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C5 BKR

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,761 mi
Last recorded128,761 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BKR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 128,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 128,761 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 126,629 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,845 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 121,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,041 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 108,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,057 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 99,478 miles

Front Windscreen has a small chip

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 92,342 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,746 miles

Front both tyres worn on outside edge

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 77,782 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,227 miles

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

Rear 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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C5 BKR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 C5 BKR, 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 C5 BKR registered?

C5 BKR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 2013.

Is C5 BKR safe to buy?

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