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BK13 WKU

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,352 mi
Last recorded43,352 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 WKU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 43,352 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,680 miles

Central Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 31,214 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 31,214 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 17,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 16,049 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 13,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 11,410 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 8,094 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 6,525 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 WKU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

BK13 WKU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BK13 WKU 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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