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BF13 WJJ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,188 mi
Last recorded138,188 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 WJJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 138,188 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 138,186 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 138,178 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 137,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 127,466 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 115,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 115,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,551 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 101,028 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,697 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 87,697 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,692 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,896 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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BF13 WJJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 BF13 WJJ, 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 BF13 WJJ registered?

BF13 WJJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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