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BMW 5 SERIES2013 · 2.0L DIESEL

AR12 ACE

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Free vehicle summary for AR12 ACE: 2013 BMW 5 SERIES (BLACK, DIESEL). Mileage: 121,744. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 01/04/2024
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a history of clean passes over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted in March 2023 at 121,744 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards at that time. This follows a period of clean results in 2022 and 2020, suggesting a consistent level of maintenance regarding major mechanical and structural components. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,365 miles per year. Between March 2020 at 89,476 miles and March 2023 at 121,744 miles, the car covered roughly 32,000 miles, representing a steady usage pattern. The single failure recorded in March 2021 at 100,122 miles was resolved immediately, as the vehicle passed the test just the following day, suggesting a minor issue that was addressed promptly rather than a pattern of mechanical neglect. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the most recent tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common wear points for this generation of BMW 5 Series. At 121,000 miles, suspension bushes and control arm components often show signs of perish, which do not always trigger an MOT failure until they become critical. You should also check for signs of weeping brake calipers and the condition of the subframe for corrosion, as the MOT only identifies structural rust once it becomes significant. Since the last recorded test was over three years ago, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle cannot be verified without a fresh inspection.

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45
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 3:43:08 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a history of clean passes over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted in March 2023 at 121,744 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards at that time. This follows a period of clean results in 2022 and 2020, suggesting a consistent level of maintenance regarding major mechanical and structural components. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,365 miles per year. Between March 2020 at 89,476 miles and March 2023 at 121,744 miles, the car covered roughly 32,000 miles, representing a steady usage pattern. The single failure recorded in March 2021 at 100,122 miles was resolved immediately, as the vehicle passed the test just the following day, suggesting a minor issue that was addressed promptly rather than a pattern of mechanical neglect. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the most recent tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common wear points for this generation of BMW 5 Series. At 121,000 miles, suspension bushes and control arm components often show signs of perish, which do not always trigger an MOT failure until they become critical. You should also check for signs of weeping brake calipers and the condition of the subframe for corrosion, as the MOT only identifies structural rust once it becomes significant. Since the last recorded test was over three years ago, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle cannot be verified without a fresh inspection.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2013 BMW 5 Series (AR12 ACE), we found 5 MOT results in the period of March 2020 to March 2023.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn out on edge (5.2.3”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-40-19 worn out on (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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