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AU13 JVD

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,585 mi
Last recorded99,585 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 JVD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 99,585 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm. Brake wear warning light on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 99,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm. Brake wear warning light on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 78,502 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 78,461 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack-end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 77,352 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,453 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 74,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 71,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 70,477 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 70,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 68,952 miles

Full under body covers/trays fitted At Time Of Test

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,181 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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AU13 JVD 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 71.4%.

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 AU13 JVD, 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 AU13 JVD registered?

AU13 JVD is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2013.

Is AU13 JVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 JVD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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