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AO13 DVG

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,699 mi
Last recorded146,699 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 DVG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 146,699 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 142,596 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 142,526 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 135,289 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 135,106 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 134,790 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 122,772 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,144 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 108,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 108,143 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted not standard equipment, no headlight washers fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side windows tinted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 99,734 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 DVG is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DVG, 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 AO13 DVG registered?

AO13 DVG is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AO13 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 DVG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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