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AX13 HXB

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,906 mi
Last recorded157,906 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX13 HXB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 157,906 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 157,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2025 146,902 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2025 146,902 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 129,889 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,222 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,062 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 89,062 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 81,748 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 81,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2018 71,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 55,015 miles

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

front tyres starting to scrub around outer treads. 245/45/19

Fail 13 May 2017 55,015 miles

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

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

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

front tyres starting to scrub around outer treads. 245/45/19

Pass 17 May 2016 31,617 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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AX13 HXB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 AX13 HXB, 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 AX13 HXB registered?

AX13 HXB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is AX13 HXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX13 HXB 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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