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AU13 EDC

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,019 mi
Last recorded84,019 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 EDC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 84,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 82,963 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 82,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,237 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,599 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,776 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2022 67,776 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,766 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,459 miles

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

Undertrays covering complete underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2020 60,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays covering complete underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,676 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,196 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,863 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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AU13 EDC is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AU13 EDC, 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 AU13 EDC registered?

AU13 EDC is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is AU13 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 EDC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU13 EDC have outstanding finance?

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