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AY13 VVM

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,823 mi
Last recorded124,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VVM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 124,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 118,530 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 118,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 112,398 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 106,565 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 97,635 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 94,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 83,354 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,845 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,221 miles

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

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 VVM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

AY13 VVM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is AY13 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 VVM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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