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DF62 MHL

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,318 mi
Last recorded135,318 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 MHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 135,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 131,108 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 131,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 123,359 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,077 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 245x40x19 0-4-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245x40x19 2-5-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 100,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275x35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275x35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 245x40x19 0-4-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245x40x19 2-5-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,523 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 80,199 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,072 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,648 miles

Front discs worn

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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DF62 MHL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF62 MHL, 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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DF62 MHL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 February 2013.

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