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AY13 VSL

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,552 mi
Last recorded149,552 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 149,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 149,537 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 134,811 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 115,572 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 86,742 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,377 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 42,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,988 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

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 VSL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VSL, 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 VSL?

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What year was AY13 VSL registered?

AY13 VSL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AY13 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 VSL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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