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BR05 AYR

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,013 mi
Last recorded74,013 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 AYR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 74,013 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 73,524 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2024 73,524 miles

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

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 63,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn inner edges/feathering

rear brake pads low

rear tyres worn inner edges/ uneven wear

under body coves fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2022 52,654 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 52,594 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 39,542 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 27,512 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 19,756 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 10,717 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 8,884 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 7,022 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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BR05 AYR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BR05 AYR, 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 BR05 AYR registered?

BR05 AYR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 November 2013.

Is BR05 AYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR05 AYR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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