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62 ROB

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,468 mi
Last recorded117,468 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 ROB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 117,468 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 112,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 112,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner + outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 106,707 miles

Nearside Rear air spring starting to perish

Offside Rear air spring starting to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,215 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,257 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 86,923 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,341 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 80,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,492 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,315 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,550 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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62 ROB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 62 ROB, 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 62 ROB?

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What year was 62 ROB registered?

62 ROB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is 62 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 62 ROB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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