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AE13 ZVH

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,532 mi
Last recorded135,532 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 135,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 133,478 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 130,681 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 119,227 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 116,015 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 109,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 109,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,852 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,218 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,213 miles

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

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 ZVH 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 ZVH, 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.

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What year was AE13 ZVH registered?

AE13 ZVH is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is AE13 ZVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 ZVH 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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