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BM52 RAN

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,799 mi
Last recorded96,799 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 RAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 96,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 96,797 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 90,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 74,833 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 52,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 42,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 32,818 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 25,265 miles

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Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,687 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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BM52 RAN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BM52 RAN, 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 BM52 RAN registered?

BM52 RAN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is BM52 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM52 RAN 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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