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B17 RMP

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,844 mi
Last recorded103,844 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RMP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 103,844 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 105,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,392 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 62,416 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,755 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 56,755 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,594 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 48,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,787 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 36,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,491 miles

engine trays and under trays fitted masking some components

no reading during diesel smoke test

Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,797 miles

N/s rear tyre on 2mm and cut on outer wall cords visible

O/s rear tyre on 1.8mm

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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B17 RMP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 B17 RMP, 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 B17 RMP registered?

B17 RMP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is B17 RMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 RMP 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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