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AE63 VST

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

153,008 mi
Last recorded153,008 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VST
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 153,008 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 150,952 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2024 149,810 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 149,505 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 136,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 126,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 119,214 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 114,597 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 106,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 96,930 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2016 72,296 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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AE63 VST is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AE63 VST, 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 AE63 VST?

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What year was AE63 VST registered?

AE63 VST is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is AE63 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 VST shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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