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BN13 SWZ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,685 mi
Last recorded117,685 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 SWZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,685 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 117,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 35 19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 35 19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2024 113,316 miles

chips to screen

Fail 15 Oct 2024 113,279 miles

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

brake pad warning light on dash

chips to screen

Pass 18 Oct 2023 106,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing very close to pad wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Day time running lamp (DRL) not working

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 106,437 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing very close to pad wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Day time running lamp (DRL) not working

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake inner pads look very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling starting to spilt. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 101,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake inner pads look very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling starting to spilt. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,404 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,554 miles

N/S/R child seat fitted

both rear tyres worn close to limit on edges

chip to screen

Fail 12 Oct 2020 89,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R child seat fitted

both rear tyres worn close to limit on edges

chip to screen

Pass 19 Mar 2019 78,159 miles

Chip to screen

Fail 11 Mar 2019 78,057 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall 245/40zrf19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip to screen

Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 48,004 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 38,095 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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BN13 SWZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SWZ, 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 BN13 SWZ registered?

BN13 SWZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BN13 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 SWZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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