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BF13 ZTK

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,680 mi
Last recorded115,680 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 115,680 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 112,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 105,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 99,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Wearing Smooth Inner and Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,885 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 83,337 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,237 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,607 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 65,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing smooth on inner edge and outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,732 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 ZTK is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTK, 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 ZTK registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF13 ZTK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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