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AJ62 LVU

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,865 mi
Last recorded164,865 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 LVU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 164,865 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 160,534 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 160,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 156,617 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 156,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 149,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 144,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 136,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 129,651 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 129,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 119,300 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,591 miles

front pads getting low

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,600 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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AJ62 LVU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LVU, 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 AJ62 LVU registered?

AJ62 LVU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 January 2013.

Is AJ62 LVU safe to buy?

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