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BX13 WLA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,210 mi
Last recorded187,210 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 187,210 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 187,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 171,149 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 160,752 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 140,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 123,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 105,890 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,315 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 87,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,714 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,679 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 20,359 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

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 WLA 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 84.6%.

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 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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

BX13 WLA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is BX13 WLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX13 WLA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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