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A5 RSJ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,841 mi
Last recorded85,841 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RSJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 85,841 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 83,925 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 83,925 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working front wing indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 81,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,697 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,645 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,647 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,513 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,319 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,272 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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A5 RSJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A5 RSJ, 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

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What year was A5 RSJ registered?

A5 RSJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is A5 RSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 RSJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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