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B3 HBA

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,742 mi
Last recorded151,742 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 HBA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 151,742 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 146,468 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 137,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 130,720 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 130,720 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 124,392 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 124,382 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,552 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,194 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 42,357 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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B3 HBA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 B3 HBA, 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 B3 HBA registered?

B3 HBA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 2013.

Is B3 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 HBA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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