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C2 AVV

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,077 mi
Last recorded84,077 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 AVV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 84,077 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 84,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 79,097 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 79,097 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 73,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,063 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 66,778 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 66,746 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,984 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper torn and smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre excessively worn on outer edge cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Front brake pad wear warning light on dash

Nearside Front Outer Nsf tyre outer sidewall has puncture

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,499 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 46,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 38,954 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 38,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,846 miles

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

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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C2 AVV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C2 AVV, 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 C2 AVV registered?

C2 AVV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is C2 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 AVV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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