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B5 STC

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,240 mi
Last recorded124,240 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 STC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 124,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 119,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 108,731 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,066 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,564 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Fail 25 Jul 2022 88,563 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn

Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,019 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 77,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread also on legal limit! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,561 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 64,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,149 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 46,857 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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B5 STC is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B5 STC, 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 B5 STC registered?

B5 STC is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is B5 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 STC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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