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BB03 GKB

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,913 mi
Last recorded84,913 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 GKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,913 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 74,483 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 74,482 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,996 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 68,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 63,434 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 63,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 58,311 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 51,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 43,615 miles

both rear brake discs partially corroded/pitted

Pass 18 May 2017 35,734 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 30,983 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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BB03 GKB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BB03 GKB, 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 BB03 GKB registered?

BB03 GKB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is BB03 GKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB03 GKB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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