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AJ62 FCE

2013 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,218 mi
Last recorded149,218 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FCE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 149,218 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 136,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 124,584 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,418 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,899 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,929 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 9 Jan 2017 85,929 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,084 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Jan 2016 70,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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AJ62 FCE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ62 FCE, 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 AJ62 FCE registered?

AJ62 FCE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 January 2013.

Is AJ62 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 FCE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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