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AY13 LHA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Beige Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,685 mi
Last recorded80,685 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 LHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 80,685 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,111 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,957 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 71,957 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,040 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 66,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,797 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,844 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 61,833 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 60,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 58,205 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 58,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,133 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 24,104 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,993 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AY13 LHA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Beige with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY13 LHA, 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

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What year was AY13 LHA registered?

AY13 LHA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AY13 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 LHA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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