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BX13 VZY

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,373 mi
Last recorded175,373 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 VZY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 175,373 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 161,271 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 148,993 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,190 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 123,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 119,486 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean

Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,972 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,029 miles

front inner brake pads look low discs lipped

nsr shocker dust cover deteriorated

stonechip in windscreen

undertrays fitted not all items visible

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,544 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 VZY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BX13 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

BX13 VZY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is BX13 VZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX13 VZY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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