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DS62 FMJ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

43,743 mi
Last recorded43,743 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 FMJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 43,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 43,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 43,690 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (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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DS62 FMJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 DS62 FMJ, 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 DS62 FMJ?

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What year was DS62 FMJ registered?

DS62 FMJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 January 2013.

Is DS62 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 FMJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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