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A7 HJN

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,559 mi
Last recorded158,559 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HJN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 158,559 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2025 147,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2024 135,363 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2023 123,687 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 123,687 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 112,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 98,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Pass 14 Apr 2020 88,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,504 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 85,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,194 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,965 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,738 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Dec 2016 43,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 29,596 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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A7 HJN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White 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 A7 HJN, 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 A7 HJN registered?

A7 HJN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is A7 HJN safe to buy?

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