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AO13 YVD

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,159 mi
Last recorded139,159 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 YVD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 139,159 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 125,564 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Slight inner and outer shoulder wear both front tyres 245 40 19 runflat

Fail 29 Jun 2024 125,564 miles

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

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Slight inner and outer shoulder wear both front tyres 245 40 19 runflat

Pass 23 Jun 2023 105,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 89,224 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 89,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 79,725 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,044 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 74,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,670 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,023 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,353 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 28,409 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 28,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AO13 YVD is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO13 YVD, 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 AO13 YVD registered?

AO13 YVD is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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