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AF13 FLV

2013 BMW 5 Series

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,456 mi
Last recorded156,456 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 FLV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 156,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 156,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 150,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 144,693 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 144,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 140,876 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 126,936 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 116,372 miles

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 15 Mar 2019 169,726 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,993 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 98,107 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 151,859 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 145,135 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 138,966 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 138,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,564 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 FLV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

AF13 FLV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is AF13 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 FLV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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