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AO13 BNA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,055 mi
Last recorded138,055 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 BNA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 138,055 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 125,250 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 115,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm (central pin) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2023 106,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 98,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,979 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 89,975 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,343 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 89,107 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both side rear Shocks absorbs dust cover slight damages

Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,527 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Fail 19 Jun 2019 84,527 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 3 Jul 2018 81,894 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 81,894 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 79,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,484 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the inner sidewall

windscreen has damage in excess of 10mm in zone a but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 14 Apr 2016 75,484 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' old tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the inner sidewall

windscreen has damage in excess of 10mm in zone a but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 13 Apr 2016 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the inner sidewall

windscreen has damage in excess of 10mm in zone a but not affecting drivers view of the road

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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AO13 BNA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO13 BNA, 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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AO13 BNA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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