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CE13 VAM

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,832 mi
Last recorded128,832 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 VAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 128,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,506 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 109,996 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 109,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 100,897 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,528 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,024 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 57,118 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 46,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,181 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,710 miles

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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CE13 VAM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CE13 VAM, 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 CE13 VAM registered?

CE13 VAM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is CE13 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 VAM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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