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AU13 YDN

2013 BMW 5 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,468 mi
Last recorded99,468 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YDN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 92,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 84,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,535 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,683 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,809 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,845 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 45,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 35,884 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,659 miles

undertray's fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,569 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre deep cut in tread

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2016 21,569 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre deep cut in tread

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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 YDN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Brown 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 AU13 YDN, 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 AU13 YDN registered?

AU13 YDN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is AU13 YDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 YDN 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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