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CR12 ALE

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,153 mi
Last recorded114,153 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR12 ALE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 114,153 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,364 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 94,364 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,782 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 74,454 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,407 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 59,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,809 miles

Front both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2020 54,762 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,445 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 36,622 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 29,897 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 23,861 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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CR12 ALE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 CR12 ALE, 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

How do I check the history of CR12 ALE?

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What year was CR12 ALE registered?

CR12 ALE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is CR12 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR12 ALE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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