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AE13 WFL

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,296 mi
Last recorded122,296 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 WFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 122,296 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 111,759 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 110,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 102,911 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,937 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,117 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray, over sill and under floor covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of those areas

Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,569 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 48,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 30,432 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AE13 WFL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE13 WFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE13 WFL registered?

AE13 WFL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is AE13 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 WFL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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