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AY13 YXV

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,223 mi
Last recorded181,223 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 YXV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 181,223 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 176,240 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 176,240 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 171,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 167,541 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 167,541 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 162,727 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 158,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 150,230 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 134,742 miles

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Fail 18 Jun 2018 134,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

emissions to clean to register

heavy lip on front brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2017 115,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 97,448 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays 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 YXV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV?

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What year was AY13 YXV registered?

AY13 YXV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is AY13 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 YXV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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