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BX13 WKZ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,096 mi
Last recorded122,096 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 WKZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 122,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 116,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES TREADS LOW AND IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 116,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES TREADS LOW AND IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 107,955 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Apr 2023 97,328 miles

Front Inner unable to make clear inspection of front inner brake pads but appear low

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,608 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 89,581 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,350 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 59,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,491 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,014 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 WKZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

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

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