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AX13 UFW

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,739 mi
Last recorded147,739 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2025 147,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 137,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 125,392 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,937 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 111,905 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 106,613 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,202 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,779 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,340 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

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 UFW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

AX13 UFW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is AX13 UFW safe to buy?

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