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AY13 VPV

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,348 mi
Last recorded71,348 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VPV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,987 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 64,987 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 55,006 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,158 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 VPV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPV, 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

How do I check the history of AY13 VPV?

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What year was AY13 VPV registered?

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

Is AY13 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 VPV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY13 VPV have outstanding finance?

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