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BK13 OZU

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,065 mi
Last recorded169,065 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 169,065 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 165,480 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 161,165 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 152,133 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 137,559 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 137,448 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,427 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 119,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2018 74,922 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,448 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,352 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 OZU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OZU, 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 BK13 OZU?

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What year was BK13 OZU registered?

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

Is BK13 OZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 OZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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