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AK13 CSX

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,753 mi
Last recorded158,753 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 CSX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 158,753 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 152,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 147,585 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 140,946 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 135,715 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 135,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 RUN FLAT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 130,274 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 50% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,062 miles

Exhaust emission test carried out - Too clean to register

Pass 4 Jan 2018 112,028 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 112,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 104,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,089 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 80,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON DASH

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

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

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 CSX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK13 CSX, 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 CSX registered?

AK13 CSX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AK13 CSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 CSX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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