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BK13 NCE

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,525 mi
Last recorded163,525 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 NCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 163,525 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 153,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 139,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 127,580 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,060 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,342 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,136 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 71,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/20RF (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2017 51,418 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,929 miles

emissions too low to register

rear tyres wearing inner treads

underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 21,778 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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BK13 NCE 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 BK13 NCE, 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

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What year was BK13 NCE registered?

BK13 NCE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is BK13 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 NCE 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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