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BN13 FMM

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,666 mi
Last recorded125,666 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 FMM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 125,666 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 125,666 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 115,169 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 115,169 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,968 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 93,056 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Apr 2023 93,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2022 83,169 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 72,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 66,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,972 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2019 50,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,446 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN13 FMM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN13 FMM, 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 BN13 FMM?

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What year was BN13 FMM registered?

BN13 FMM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BN13 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 FMM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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