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AY13 YXS

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,725 mi
Last recorded141,725 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 YXS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 141,725 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 141,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 131,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 122,865 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 122,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,316 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 108,539 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,913 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,653 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 R19) (Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 R19) (Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,987 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 75,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 56,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YXS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

AY13 YXS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AY13 YXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 YXS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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