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A3 SDJ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,999 mi
Last recorded63,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SDJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 63,999 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 57,562 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,381 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 50,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 43,801 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 38,158 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 34,709 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 34,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 31,471 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 26,904 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 19,286 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 8 May 2017 12,987 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 May 2016 9,909 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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A3 SDJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A3 SDJ, 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 A3 SDJ?

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What year was A3 SDJ registered?

A3 SDJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 May 2013.

Is A3 SDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 SDJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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