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AO13 HBG

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,274 mi
Last recorded135,274 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 135,274 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 124,121 miles

Engine covers/ undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2025 124,121 miles

Engine covers/ undertrays fitted

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 117,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 111,848 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,088 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))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 99,088 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,551 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 76,792 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 59,461 miles

Both front tyres fathering on outer edge o/s worst.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3to4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3to4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 41,841 miles

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

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 HBG is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

AO13 HBG is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is AO13 HBG safe to buy?

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