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C24 FFE

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,553 mi
Last recorded167,553 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 FFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 167,553 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 162,711 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 159,398 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 154,041 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 149,677 miles

Offside Rear jacking block missing

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2021 149,677 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear jacking block missing

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 146,473 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 141,935 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 141,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 138,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 133,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 119,411 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 92,108 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

front discs very worn

n/s/f and o/s/r wheels damaged

o/s/r tyre close to limit

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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C24 FFE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 C24 FFE, 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 C24 FFE registered?

C24 FFE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 March 2013.

Is C24 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 FFE 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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