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BN13 SXB

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,130 mi
Last recorded111,130 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 111,130 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 104,083 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 96,479 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 96,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 88,909 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 88,909 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 78,414 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 78,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 69,869 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 69,869 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 58,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 46,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 44,423 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 36,972 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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 SXB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 SXB, 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 BN13 SXB registered?

BN13 SXB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2013.

Is BN13 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 SXB 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.

Does BN13 SXB have outstanding finance?

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