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BF13 UKM

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,152 mi
Last recorded114,152 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 UKM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 114,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 104,878 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,765 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 95,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 87,032 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 78,771 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 78,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 68,901 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 59,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 53,814 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,023 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,169 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (275/35R19) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

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 UKM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF13 UKM, 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 UKM registered?

BF13 UKM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 March 2013.

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