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B4 LXM

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,696 mi
Last recorded110,696 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LXM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 110,696 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 110,289 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 105,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 100,884 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,162 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,232 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 86,882 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 79,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 72,619 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,715 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 52,626 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on very inner edge

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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B4 LXM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 B4 LXM, 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 B4 LXM registered?

B4 LXM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is B4 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 LXM 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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