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BF13 WJZ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,511 mi
Last recorded77,511 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 WJZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,511 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 74,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,821 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 72,811 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 69,269 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 66,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 62,831 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 62,831 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 60,547 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 53,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,951 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,087 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 28,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WJZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJZ, 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 BF13 WJZ registered?

BF13 WJZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is BF13 WJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 WJZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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