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BM02 KSM

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,092 mi
Last recorded119,092 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM02 KSM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 119,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 102,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,700 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 71,452 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 71,452 miles

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,744 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,291 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,954 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,002 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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BM02 KSM 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 BM02 KSM, 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 BM02 KSM registered?

BM02 KSM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is BM02 KSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM02 KSM 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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