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AF13 LWA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

214,174 mi
Last recorded214,174 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 214,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 203,569 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2022 192,131 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2021 184,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 176,095 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 176,095 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 160,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 149,539 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 138,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 123,108 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 LWA 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 90%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

AF13 LWA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is AF13 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 LWA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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