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BX13 WBZ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,371 mi
Last recorded133,371 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 133,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 133,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper insecure loose on both edges and underside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bleb on outer sidewall 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 117,990 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 117,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 101,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,287 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 4 millimetres across centre, scrubbing inside edge.

Offside Rear tyre tread depth 4 milimetres across centre,scrubbed on inside edge

Fail 12 Aug 2022 84,287 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 4 millimetres across centre, scrubbing inside edge.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread depth 4 milimetres across centre,scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,059 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,761 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,034 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion

Offside Rear disc corroded slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,003 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WBZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WBZ, 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 BX13 WBZ registered?

BX13 WBZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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