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AK13 BER

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,839 mi
Last recorded69,839 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BER
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 69,839 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,200 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 66,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 60,927 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,476 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 56,202 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 47,064 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 37,070 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 37,070 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 25,239 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 21,118 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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AK13 BER is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK13 BER, 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 AK13 BER registered?

AK13 BER is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is AK13 BER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 BER shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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