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BJ08 BAN

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,908 mi
Last recorded125,908 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 BAN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 125,908 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 114,609 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 114,593 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 104,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,712 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,634 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2022 88,633 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,884 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 80,827 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 80,827 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 75,410 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 63,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,102 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 22,632 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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BJ08 BAN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White 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 BJ08 BAN, 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 BJ08 BAN registered?

BJ08 BAN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ08 BAN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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