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AO13 NLX

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

218,222 mi
Last recorded218,222 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 NLX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 218,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 209,784 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 199,518 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 178,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 158,680 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 139,055 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))

Pass 7 May 2018 131,514 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 108,621 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,477 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 79,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 78,495 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 78,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 NLX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

AO13 NLX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AO13 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 NLX 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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