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BD05 MEE

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,237 mi
Last recorded159,237 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MEE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 159,237 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 159,237 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTHSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 139,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 130,172 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 120,222 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 98,062 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,469 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 66,474 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 66,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of belts

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some componets

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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BD05 MEE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD05 MEE, 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 BD05 MEE registered?

BD05 MEE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 January 2013.

Is BD05 MEE safe to buy?

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