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AF13 AKO

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,906 mi
Last recorded72,906 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 AKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 72,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 69,332 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp has condensation but is not affecting beam or light. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 60,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp has condensation but is not affecting beam or light. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,753 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,722 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,344 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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AF13 AKO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF13 AKO, 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 AF13 AKO registered?

AF13 AKO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is AF13 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 AKO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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