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AE13 YPY

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,402 mi
Last recorded152,402 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 YPY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 152,402 miles

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

Condensation in both headlight units

Pass 20 Feb 2025 146,613 miles

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

Condensation in Nearside headlight

Pass 12 Feb 2024 139,938 miles

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

Lower front bumper damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,045 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 127,100 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,600 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 117,020 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,259 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 107,231 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 97,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,776 miles

Front disc heavily lipped, Pads 2mm

Offside Rear tyre has been repaired

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play diff bush split in two places (2.5.A.3b)

Rear disc heavily corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 76,901 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 76,901 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AE13 YPY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White 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 AE13 YPY, 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 AE13 YPY registered?

AE13 YPY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is AE13 YPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE13 YPY 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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