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BF13 XWP

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,142 mi
Last recorded170,142 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 XWP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 170,142 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 157,164 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 156,011 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 143,444 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 143,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2022 128,668 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 116,350 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 116,298 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 105,104 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,098 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,847 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

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 XWP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF13 XWP?

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What year was BF13 XWP registered?

BF13 XWP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BF13 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 XWP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF13 XWP have outstanding finance?

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