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BG13 YKB

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,843 mi
Last recorded98,843 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 YKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 98,843 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,862 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 96,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 93,489 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 92,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,558 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside both front and rear jacking blocks missing

alloy wheels scuffed

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,050 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dented on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

alloys are curb scuffed

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,045 miles

Front both front tyres slight wear on outer edges

emissions too clean to register

Fail 27 Nov 2020 70,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below 1/6 mm in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres slight wear on outer edges

emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 May 2019 55,414 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 11 May 2018 39,213 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread close too 2mm wear bars

Offside Front tyre tread close too 2mm wear bars

emissions too clean too detect

Pass 30 May 2017 24,768 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 24,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 15,627 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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BG13 YKB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG13 YKB, 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 BG13 YKB registered?

BG13 YKB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BG13 YKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 YKB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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