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A5 MYH

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,081 mi
Last recorded138,081 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MYH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 138,081 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 138,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 135,198 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 129,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mil limit is 1.6mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 129,130 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mil limit is 1.6mil (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,068 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 123,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,919 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 115,914 miles

Registration plate incorrect Front and rear number plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 105,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 88,485 miles

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

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

chip windowscreen

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2018 88,485 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

chip windowscreen

undertray fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 64,869 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,770 miles

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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A5 MYH is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A5 MYH, 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 A5 MYH registered?

A5 MYH is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is A5 MYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 MYH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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