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AE13 WFV

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,328 mi
Last recorded172,328 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 WFV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 172,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 164,352 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn diff bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 144,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 124,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 114,773 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 103,294 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,194 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Apr 2018 63,170 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 9 Apr 2017 51,142 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,296 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 WFV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

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

Is AE13 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 WFV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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