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BF13 CAV

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,756 mi
Last recorded144,756 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 CAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 144,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn low inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2019 144,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,554 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 84,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,593 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 71,593 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 52,716 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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BF13 CAV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BF13 CAV, 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 BF13 CAV registered?

BF13 CAV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is BF13 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 CAV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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