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BV13 GNK

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,937 mi
Last recorded139,937 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 GNK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 139,937 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 133,245 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 123,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,935 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 108,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,310 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS/OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,264 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,834 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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BV13 GNK is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GNK, 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 BV13 GNK registered?

BV13 GNK is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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