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AP13 XUO

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

250,157 mi
Last recorded250,157 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 XUO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 250,157 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2025 244,332 miles

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

Rear diff mount split and heavily worn

Fail 30 Oct 2025 244,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear diff mount split and heavily worn

Fail 24 Oct 2025 244,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear diff mount split and heavily worn

Pass 19 Apr 2025 237,946 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 231,176 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 231,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 223,349 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 216,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 207,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 195,624 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 19 Feb 2022 185,162 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 7 Sep 2021 172,211 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 13 Apr 2021 164,899 miles

Emission Too Clean

Pass 15 Sep 2020 154,718 miles

Front Tyre(s) worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2020 149,193 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 138,537 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 131,362 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 122,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 112,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 94,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,285 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,326 miles

Nearside 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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AP13 XUO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AP13 XUO, 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 AP13 XUO registered?

AP13 XUO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is AP13 XUO safe to buy?

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