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AY13 LJZ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 LJZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 116,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 116,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 107,841 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 100,537 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 100,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2023 93,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 86,952 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 79,719 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,038 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 49,224 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,247 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 41,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 33,270 miles

tyres worn

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 LJZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LJZ, 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 AY13 LJZ registered?

AY13 LJZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AY13 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 LJZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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