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BX13 WEA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,358 mi
Last recorded138,358 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 WEA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 138,358 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 131,823 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 131,775 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 122,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 108,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 95,294 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 95,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 84,308 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,354 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 81,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,207 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,324 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,637 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,520 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 48,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 37,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked cracked at weld (4.2.A.1a)

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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BX13 WEA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

BX13 WEA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BX13 WEA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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