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BX13 VZR

2013 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,740 mi
Last recorded135,740 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 VZR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 135,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 131,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 126,836 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 126,836 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 121,053 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 23 Mar 2022 111,782 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 101,072 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 101,010 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,973 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,172 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,172 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,412 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight wear to outer edges

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear to outer egdes

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,295 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,785 miles

Nearside Rear Small cuts in tread.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,053 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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BX13 VZR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Brown 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 BX13 VZR, 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 BX13 VZR registered?

BX13 VZR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is BX13 VZR safe to buy?

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