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BK13 OZH

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,633 mi
Last recorded99,633 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 OZH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 99,633 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2025 96,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 90,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2023 83,161 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 83,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 76,982 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 69,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 64,597 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 64,550 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim cracked. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 53,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,288 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 43,288 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,957 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 32,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,745 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 19,745 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OZH is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK13 OZH, 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 OZH registered?

BK13 OZH is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BK13 OZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 OZH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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