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AY13 LKC

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,839 mi
Last recorded47,839 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 47,839 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 47,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 47,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 46,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp unit has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245/45R18 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 46,356 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp unit has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245/45R18 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 44,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 43,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,938 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 39,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,598 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 33,229 miles

Tyre size-245/45/18-96Y-run flat

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, outer edges of tread area worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2017 27,173 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 LKC 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 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 AY13 LKC, 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 LKC registered?

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

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