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AU13 VYK

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,978 mi
Last recorded235,978 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VYK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 235,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 224,252 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 223,931 miles

Central Front Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 211,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 194,421 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 178,872 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 165,234 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 137,339 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 8 Feb 2018 108,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working

Fail 8 Feb 2018 108,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 81,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,672 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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AU13 VYK is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AU13 VYK, 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 AU13 VYK?

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What year was AU13 VYK registered?

AU13 VYK is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is AU13 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 VYK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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