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AY13 ZRJ

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,923 mi
Last recorded91,923 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 91,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,981 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 71,333 miles

engine & underbody panels fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2022 59,696 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 46,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 36,732 miles

full floor coverings fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 30,287 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,882 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 24,091 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 24,091 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,510 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 18,510 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread both (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters both (6.3.4c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZRJ 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 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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

AY13 ZRJ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 April 2013.

Is AY13 ZRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 ZRJ 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.

Does AY13 ZRJ have outstanding finance?

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