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AY62 FVX

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,062 mi
Last recorded153,062 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FVX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 153,062 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 147,748 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn.....both sides.... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,783 miles

Nearside Front Play in front steering/suspension but not excessive.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Slight play in front steering/suspension but not excessive.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 139,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 139,407 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 130,080 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 123,795 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may require to attention soon ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may require to attention ()

n/s/f tyre on edges wearing worn and have few cuts,may require to attention

underside tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 17 Apr 2018 123,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner ,very dangerous (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may require to attention soon ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may require to attention ()

n/s/f tyre on edges wearing worn and have few cuts,may require to attention

underside tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2017 114,837 miles

some play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,691 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 100,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AY62 FVX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AY62 FVX, 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.

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What year was AY62 FVX registered?

AY62 FVX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 February 2013.

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