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BX13 WLF

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,082 mi
Last recorded179,082 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 179,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 158,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 141,953 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 127,766 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 122,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 114,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT... cuts on tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,451 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 71,609 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 65,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 58,357 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 47,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,060 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 43,060 miles

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

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

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

Front 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 WLF 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 92.9%.

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 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 WLF, 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 WLF registered?

BX13 WLF is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is BX13 WLF safe to buy?

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