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AK13 NLC

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,736 mi
Last recorded61,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 NLC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 61,736 miles

Offside Rear Differential mount securing nut missing

Pass 2 Jan 2025 58,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 56,203 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber mounting diff to prop (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 52,860 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,502 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 48,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 45,318 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 40,951 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 28,915 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 24,233 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 NLC is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

AK13 NLC is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 2013.

Is AK13 NLC safe to buy?

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