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BX13 VHJ

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,079 mi
Last recorded180,079 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 180,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day running light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2023 168,629 miles

O/s/f daytime running lamp inoperative.

Fail 4 Mar 2023 168,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

O/s/f daytime running lamp inoperative.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 153,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2022 153,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 145,187 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 137,086 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 137,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 109,146 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 109,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,725 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,175 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 52,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,477 miles

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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BX13 VHJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX13 VHJ, 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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BX13 VHJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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