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BN13 ECJ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,691 mi
Last recorded150,691 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 ECJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 150,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs liipped & worn, slight fluctuation on brake tester (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess lower air bag spring band corroded (not leaking) (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear diff mount splitting to rubber

Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,438 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,301 miles

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

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

Rear differential bushes showing wear

Fail 22 Aug 2023 130,299 miles

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

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

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

Rear differential bushes showing wear

Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,756 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR BROKEN

Rear DIFF MOUNTING RUBBERS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Fail 31 Aug 2022 121,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR BROKEN

Rear DIFF MOUNTING RUBBERS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,106 miles

Rear DIFF MOUNTING RUBBERS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Fail 25 Aug 2021 110,106 miles

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

Rear DIFF MOUNTING RUBBERS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear diff mounting rubbers cracking / splitting

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear bump stops on rear shock absorbers deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 101,013 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear diff mounting rubbers cracking / splitting

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear bump stops on rear shock absorbers deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,961 miles

Low diesel emitter.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 85,961 miles

Low diesel emitter.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measured 2m. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,067 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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BN13 ECJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN13 ECJ, 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 BN13 ECJ registered?

BN13 ECJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2013.

Is BN13 ECJ safe to buy?

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