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CA13 BJW

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,415 mi
Last recorded234,415 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA13 BJW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 234,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 228,134 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 208,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 195,938 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 195,934 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 163,451 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 139,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 139,374 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 112,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ALSO HAS CUT BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 112,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ALSO HAS CUT BUT NOT DOWN TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,029 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,284 miles

Offside Front TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD B UT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 70,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD B UT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,093 miles

Nearside Rear Outer small nail in tread pattern

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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CA13 BJW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA13 BJW, 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 CA13 BJW registered?

CA13 BJW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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