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BJ13 KPA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,025 mi
Last recorded150,025 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 KPA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 150,025 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 148,322 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin outer and perished outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges and perished outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 148,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock bolts to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin outer and perished outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges and perished outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 146,077 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 138,929 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 138,822 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,084 miles

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

Nearside Front dlr inop

pedestrian protection system fault

Pass 15 May 2019 108,441 miles

Nearside Front day time running lamp inop

pedestrian protection message displayed

under trays fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 108,441 miles

Nearside Front day time running lamp inop

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

pedestrian protection message displayed

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,329 miles

ns day running light inop

Fail 26 Apr 2018 98,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ns day running light inop

Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,388 miles

both front tyres worn on outer 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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BJ13 KPA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ13 KPA, 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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BJ13 KPA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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