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AR12 ACE

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,744 mi
Last recorded121,744 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 ACE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,744 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 111,747 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 100,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-40-19 worn out on (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Mar 2020 89,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 89,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 60,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,901 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 44,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to base rubber ply (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to base rubber ply 275/35-19 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 31,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,273 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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AR12 ACE 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 66.7%.

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 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 AR12 ACE, 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 AR12 ACE registered?

AR12 ACE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AR12 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR12 ACE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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