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BD62 WJF

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,079 mi
Last recorded149,079 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 WJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 149,079 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays attached

Pass 14 Dec 2024 147,340 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 135,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 135,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 124,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2020 115,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 106,615 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,573 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,797 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 79,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,589 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 60,795 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 51,532 miles

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 13 May 2016 49,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,457 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has deep cut in tread

Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre has deep cut in tread

Offside Rear tyre punctured

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BD62 WJF is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD62 WJF, 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 BD62 WJF registered?

BD62 WJF is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 February 2013.

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The MOT history for BD62 WJF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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