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C5 LPA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,018 mi
Last recorded125,018 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LPA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 125,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/55r17 101y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 124,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55r17 97w RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/55r17 101y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 114,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55r17 97w RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r17 97w RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 104,450 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 102,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 100,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 95,700 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 95,700 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,052 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,406 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 88,406 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,751 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,366 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

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 LPA 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 78.6%.

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 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 C5 LPA, 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 LPA registered?

C5 LPA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is C5 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 LPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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