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AF13 YRE

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,018 mi
Last recorded204,018 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 YRE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 204,018 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 194,039 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 194,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 179,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 167,019 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 153,408 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 153,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 140,075 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 140,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 127,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 115,627 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 102,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,254 miles

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

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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AF13 YRE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF13 YRE, 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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AF13 YRE is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is AF13 YRE safe to buy?

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