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AF13 FMV

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,930 mi
Last recorded166,930 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 166,930 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 160,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2020 146,001 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2019 134,531 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 134,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 171,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,922 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 FMV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

AF13 FMV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AF13 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 FMV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF13 FMV have outstanding finance?

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