MOT Status
ValidMileage
153,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
engine cover and under trays fitted
engine covers and under tary's fitted
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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BT62 OWJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 BT62 OWJ, 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 BT62 OWJ registered?
BT62 OWJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 February 2013.
Is BT62 OWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT62 OWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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