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AO13 EWM

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,146 mi
Last recorded155,146 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 155,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 149,130 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 142,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 130,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 114,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 99,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 98,546 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 98,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,354 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,995 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear differential bush splitting

Pass 7 Apr 2016 53,184 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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AO13 EWM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO13 EWM, 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 AO13 EWM registered?

AO13 EWM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is AO13 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 EWM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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