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A22 JBK

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,067 mi
Last recorded130,067 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 JBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 130,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 121,893 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER PERISHED

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER PERISHED

Pass 4 Jun 2024 113,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 110,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 110,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 102,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,675 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 and bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,767 miles

both rear tyres wearing in center of tread 3mm left

Pass 7 Dec 2017 58,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,146 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 46,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,777 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 34,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A22 JBK is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A22 JBK, 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.

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What year was A22 JBK registered?

A22 JBK is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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