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AF13 UAE

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,780 mi
Last recorded156,780 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 UAE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 156,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 145,998 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 136,872 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 126,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 119,284 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 113,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,476 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Non-Bmw approved

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

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 UAE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

AF13 UAE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 April 2013.

Is AF13 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 UAE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF13 UAE have outstanding finance?

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