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D21 JEN

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,457 mi
Last recorded109,457 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 JEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 109,457 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 106,958 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Blistering under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,127 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 100,034 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,781 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has heavy damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,456 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 48,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads possibly wearing thin

Fail 27 Apr 2016 47,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Advise replacement of front tyres

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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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D21 JEN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D21 JEN, 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

How do I check the history of D21 JEN?

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What year was D21 JEN registered?

D21 JEN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is D21 JEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D21 JEN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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