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DN62 YYB

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,146 mi
Last recorded160,146 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 YYB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 160,146 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 149,584 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 149,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 132,822 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 113,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 95,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,564 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 87,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner, 2.0mm 275 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,152 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,925 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 56,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,793 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 40,793 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 39,231 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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DN62 YYB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DN62 YYB, 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

How do I check the history of DN62 YYB?

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What year was DN62 YYB registered?

DN62 YYB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 January 2013.

Is DN62 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 YYB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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