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AR12 CNR

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

86,175 mi
Last recorded86,175 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 CNR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 91,528 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 81,955 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,277 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 86,276 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,011 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 81,011 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 69,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 75,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,482 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished between tread

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,341 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 70,341 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,670 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,638 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,428 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 52,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,993 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,732 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 40,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 31,965 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,927 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,284 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 CNR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 CNR, 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 AR12 CNR registered?

AR12 CNR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is AR12 CNR safe to buy?

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