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BT62 OWJ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,029 mi
Last recorded153,029 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 OWJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 153,029 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 153,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 145,881 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2024 131,488 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 131,488 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2023 115,576 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 115,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 112,700 miles

engine covers and under tary's fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 99,175 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 82,016 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 70,048 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 55,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 45,834 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,896 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 21,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,168 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 21,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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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.

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