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BN13 ZVA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,579 mi
Last recorded119,579 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 ZVA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 119,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 112,476 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 112,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 100,901 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,610 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 89,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 64,776 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,514 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 53,514 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 42,313 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 38,012 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,561 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 24,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 18,191 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 ZVA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

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

Is BN13 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 ZVA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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