CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF13 VNM

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,387 mi
Last recorded193,387 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 VNM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 193,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 168,761 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 152,194 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 140,338 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Fail 13 Dec 2022 140,338 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 125,474 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 116,521 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,130 miles

Chips in windscreen.

Front brake pads look low but unable to view fully.

Front number plate in poor condition.

N/s/r tyre tread very close to legal limit and perished.

O/s/r tyre tread very close to legal limit and perished.

Fail 18 Nov 2019 101,130 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Chips in windscreen.

Front brake pads look low but unable to view fully.

Front number plate in poor condition.

N/s/r tyre tread very close to legal limit and perished.

O/s/r tyre tread very close to legal limit and perished.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,479 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,323 miles

Both rear tyres getting very close to legal limit.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Fail 1 Dec 2017 62,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres getting very close to legal limit.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 42,551 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,456 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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF13 VNM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VNM, 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

How do I check the history of AF13 VNM?

You can check the full history of AF13 VNM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF13 VNM registered?

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

Is AF13 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF13 VNM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF13 VNM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF13 VNM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.