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B16 BAD

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,937 mi
Last recorded92,937 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BAD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,937 miles

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

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

Propshaft rear donut starting to crack

Fail 14 Jan 2026 92,936 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft rear donut starting to crack

Pass 23 Jan 2025 90,610 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 90,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 87,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,012 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 83,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,702 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING ON INNER EDGES AND CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WEARING ON INNER EDGES AND CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,871 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,151 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 65,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,284 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,355 miles

Nearside Front n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge cuts in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2016 44,794 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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B16 BAD is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B16 BAD, 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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B16 BAD is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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