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B18 PDM

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,213 mi
Last recorded69,213 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 PDM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 69,213 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 66,217 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 66,215 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 64,276 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,167 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 61,158 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,710 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 57,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,040 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 54,039 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,671 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both VERY STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 45,194 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 45,194 miles

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 17 May 2017 42,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn very low on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2016 38,031 miles

Nearside Rear air suspension bellows deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2016 38,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area cords visible (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear air suspension bellows deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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B18 PDM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B18 PDM, 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 B18 PDM registered?

B18 PDM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is B18 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 PDM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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