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BV13 GHX

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,779 mi
Last recorded97,779 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 GHX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 97,772 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 92,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 86,581 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2023 70,854 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 60,010 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 48,041 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,608 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 29,117 miles

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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BV13 GHX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV13 GHX, 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 BV13 GHX registered?

BV13 GHX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is BV13 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 GHX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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