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B24 RAO

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,720 mi
Last recorded132,720 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 RAO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 132,720 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 129,128 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 127,869 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 126,253 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 124,793 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 124,783 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,735 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 97,370 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 91,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 79,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 58,792 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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B24 RAO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B24 RAO, 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 B24 RAO registered?

B24 RAO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 January 2013.

Is B24 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 RAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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