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AF13 HHV

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,654 mi
Last recorded139,654 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 HHV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 139,654 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 139,383 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 127,643 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 126,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 114,254 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 103,385 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 102,905 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 93,650 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

uneven wear on tread of rear tyre(s)

uneven wear on treads of front tyre(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 51,394 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

chassis fault warning light showing on dash

uneven wear on tread of rear tyre(s)

uneven wear on treads of front tyre(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,529 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 HHV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HHV, 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 AF13 HHV registered?

AF13 HHV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AF13 HHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 HHV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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