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BF13 ZSL

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,402 mi
Last recorded139,402 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 ZSL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 139,402 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 131,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 120,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 109,991 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 109,991 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,341 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 104,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,461 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 ZSL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

BF13 ZSL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is BF13 ZSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 ZSL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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