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BC55 SRC

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,542 mi
Last recorded157,542 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC55 SRC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 157,542 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 142,186 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 133,962 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,275 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,503 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,929 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 52,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,732 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 16 Jan 2016 38,902 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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BC55 SRC 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 BC55 SRC, 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 BC55 SRC registered?

BC55 SRC is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is BC55 SRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC55 SRC 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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