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AF13 EZV

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,136 mi
Last recorded118,136 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 EZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 118,136 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 118,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,553 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 105,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,884 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 86,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,892 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 69,566 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,769 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,514 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,517 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 50,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EZV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EZV, 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 EZV registered?

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

Is AF13 EZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 EZV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF13 EZV have outstanding finance?

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