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AY13 ULN

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,911 mi
Last recorded26,911 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 26,911 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 26,830 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 25,823 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 25,451 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 25,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 24,864 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2021 23,748 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 19,012 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 11,947 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 7,882 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 7,251 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 6,613 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 ULN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

AY13 ULN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is AY13 ULN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 ULN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY13 ULN have outstanding finance?

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