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AY13 LJF

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,125 mi
Last recorded112,125 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 LJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 112,125 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 112,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,340 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 102,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 93,278 miles

no acceleration detected(no printout)

Pass 3 Mar 2022 86,765 miles

no acceleration detected(no printout)

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,842 miles

no acceleration detected(no printout)

Fail 10 Mar 2021 78,842 miles

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

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

no acceleration detected(no printout)

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,829 miles

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

no acceleration detected(no printout)

Pass 19 Feb 2019 61,689 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,575 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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AY13 LJF is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue 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 AY13 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

AY13 LJF is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is AY13 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 LJF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY13 LJF have outstanding finance?

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