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C4 FLP

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,973 mi
Last recorded93,973 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 FLP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 93,973 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 93,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 88,773 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,034 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 75,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,436 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 62,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,393 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 53,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,804 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 28,381 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 28,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

smoke test too clean to read.

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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C4 FLP 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 61.5%.

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 C4 FLP, 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 C4 FLP registered?

C4 FLP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is C4 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 FLP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C4 FLP have outstanding finance?

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