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BE12 NWE

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,011 mi
Last recorded98,011 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE12 NWE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 98,011 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 97,999 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim/Bead Seat (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Lower Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 89,976 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Rears - Brake Warning Lit (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Rim/Bead Seat (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Suspension Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread ON LIMIT and Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front Lower Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 68,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,672 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,522 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 59,331 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,369 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 52,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 49,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 43,924 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,949 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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BE12 NWE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BE12 NWE, 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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BE12 NWE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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