2013 BMW 5 Series · 54,073 MOT tests
2013 BMW 5 Series reliability
2013 BMW 5 Seriess fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 5 Series years (54,073 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- 22.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 105,883
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 54,073
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.1% of tests fail here (108% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 BMW 5 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.8%
- Lights and electrics6.8%
- Suspension6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Brakes2.8%
- Wheels1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.95%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.18%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.51%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.21%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.28%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.21%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.1%)
Other years
Every BMW 5 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 BMW 5 Series reliable?
2013 BMW 5 Seriess fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 5 Series years (54,073 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 BMW 5 Series MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.57% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.25% of tests), position lamp not working (1.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 BMW 5 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 BMW 5 Series shows 105,883 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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