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DS13 JXN

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,108 mi
Last recorded101,108 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 JXN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 101,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 79,152 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 77,263 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 72,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2023 72,615 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to broken n/s/f coil spring (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 65,209 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 65,209 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 56,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread going out of shape

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 54,123 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 54,123 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2019 46,749 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 May 2018 38,370 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 38,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2017 32,887 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 26,963 miles

Engine cover fitted (unable to check all components)

Under tray fitted (unable to check all components)

Fail 9 May 2016 26,963 miles

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

Engine cover fitted (unable to check all components)

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

Under tray fitted (unable to check all components)

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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DS13 JXN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS13 JXN, 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 DS13 JXN registered?

DS13 JXN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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The MOT history for DS13 JXN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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