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BN13 ZUA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,589 mi
Last recorded102,589 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,589 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2025 102,589 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 96,136 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 96,135 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,655 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,655 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,778 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges worn to limit of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,645 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,242 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively large rust lip on both edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively large rust lip both edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,478 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 47,798 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,689 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZUA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZUA, 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 ZUA?

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What year was BN13 ZUA registered?

BN13 ZUA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is BN13 ZUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 ZUA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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