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BE08 HAR

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,726 mi
Last recorded163,726 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE08 HAR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 163,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 151,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 138,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,527 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 110,132 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside+nearside ()

Fail 19 Feb 2022 110,132 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside+nearside ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 96,512 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,448 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 74,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,770 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 53,238 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BE08 HAR 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 BE08 HAR, 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 BE08 HAR registered?

BE08 HAR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 January 2013.

Is BE08 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE08 HAR 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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