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BN13 YWH

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,101 mi
Last recorded99,101 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 99,101 miles

rear propshaft rubber coupling has some splits/cracks

Fail 27 Apr 2026 99,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall has a lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear propshaft rubber coupling has some splits/cracks

Pass 29 Apr 2025 93,740 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 87,438 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 78,412 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear of the rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 69,716 miles

rear propshaft rubber coupling has some splits/cracks

Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 55,425 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated of the rear rubber coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,234 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 45,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,807 miles

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

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 YWH is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BN13 YWH, 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 BN13 YWH registered?

BN13 YWH is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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