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BD13 ZLE

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,426 mi
Last recorded162,426 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 ZLE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 162,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 152,630 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 144,997 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2019 138,969 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 138,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2018 123,731 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 106,496 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 94,683 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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BD13 ZLE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD13 ZLE, 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 BD13 ZLE registered?

BD13 ZLE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BD13 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 ZLE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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