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AV13 GZZ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,830 mi
Last recorded182,830 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 GZZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 182,830 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 182,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 167,105 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 156,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 148,200 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 131,522 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 116,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2021 116,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 105,865 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 105,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 91,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 77,251 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 77,251 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 65,077 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 65,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 52,936 miles

Offside 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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AV13 GZZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV13 GZZ, 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 AV13 GZZ registered?

AV13 GZZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AV13 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 GZZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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