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BN13 UXJ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 UXJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 134,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 126,139 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative (non mandatory pre 2018)

Pass 23 Jul 2024 116,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,540 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 106,540 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 102,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 84,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2021 84,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2020 81,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,212 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,574 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,279 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2017 57,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 45,894 miles

Under trays fitted

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 UXJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 BN13 UXJ, 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 BN13 UXJ registered?

BN13 UXJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BN13 UXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 UXJ 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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