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AK13 NKA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,335 mi
Last recorded155,335 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 NKA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 155,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 144,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 144,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 131,001 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 131,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 117,332 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 117,332 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,981 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,976 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 71,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 55,605 miles

engine oil level just above min mark

Fail 13 Feb 2017 55,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level just above min mark

Pass 9 May 2016 50,681 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 NKA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NKA, 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.

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What year was AK13 NKA registered?

AK13 NKA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is AK13 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 NKA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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