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BN13 YFX

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,619 mi
Last recorded107,619 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 YFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 107,619 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 107,619 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 99,804 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 99,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,359 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,300 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 86,249 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both fronts on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rears on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 70,861 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,620 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 58,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Aug 2020 58,199 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 49,900 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 34,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,635 miles

rear tyres 3mm

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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BN13 YFX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN13 YFX, 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 BN13 YFX registered?

BN13 YFX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is BN13 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 YFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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