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BN13 YGM

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,690 mi
Last recorded145,690 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 YGM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 145,690 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 145,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 135,184 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,061 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 128,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2022 120,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR/OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear OIL LEAK SLIGHTLY FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Pass 16 Oct 2021 109,332 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 101,616 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,338 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 57,016 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

both front tyres low

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,473 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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BN13 YGM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YGM, 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 YGM registered?

BN13 YGM is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BN13 YGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 YGM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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