MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front head lamp washers not working. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear no plates have honeycomb backing. (0.1 (d))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower shock absorber bushes perishing. (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low tread depth on 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to outer sills.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres worn almost bald on outer edges
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B17 SBW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 B17 SBW, 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 SBW registered?
B17 SBW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.
Is B17 SBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for B17 SBW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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