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A23 BYA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,828 mi
Last recorded131,828 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BYA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 131,828 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 122,342 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 110,385 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 102,268 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,239 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2022 94,225 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,145 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,468 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 29 Jan 2020 85,468 miles

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

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 30 Jan 2019 75,854 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,573 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (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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A23 BYA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Gold 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 A23 BYA, 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

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What year was A23 BYA registered?

A23 BYA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is A23 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 BYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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