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AY13 ZST

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,382 mi
Last recorded90,382 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 90,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2024 80,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 72,823 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 65,295 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,496 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 48,436 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 39,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 15 Oct 2018 39,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 6 Nov 2017 30,922 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,679 miles

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 ZST is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

AY13 ZST is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is AY13 ZST safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY13 ZST 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 ZST have outstanding finance?

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