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AU13 ZPZ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,235 mi
Last recorded124,235 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 ZPZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 124,235 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 124,235 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 111,852 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 102,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 91,239 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 77,330 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 77,330 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,988 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 73,988 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,591 miles

zero emissions

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,774 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,579 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,105 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,816 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 ZPZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc 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 ZPZ, 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 AU13 ZPZ registered?

AU13 ZPZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is AU13 ZPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 ZPZ 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.

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