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C14 JLA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,048 mi
Last recorded144,048 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 JLA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 144,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 129,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 113,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 97,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 87,826 miles

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

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 16 Mar 2022 87,824 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 31 Mar 2021 76,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low and light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 7 Apr 2020 72,684 miles

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

brake pad low light on

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 31 Mar 2020 72,684 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 25 Apr 2019 64,712 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 64,706 miles

Offside Front 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,366 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 53,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,538 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,227 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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C14 JLA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C14 JLA, 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 C14 JLA registered?

C14 JLA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is C14 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 JLA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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