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DN62 YYO

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,081 mi
Last recorded119,081 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 YYO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 119,081 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 112,930 miles

One high level brake light bulb not working.

Fail 17 Mar 2025 112,921 miles

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

One high level brake light bulb not working.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,903 miles

boot stay week

Fail 18 Mar 2024 108,870 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

boot stay week

Pass 15 Mar 2023 98,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 89,088 miles

One high level brake light bulb not working

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 61,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,065 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,033 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

offside front tyre has a cut on inner edge but unable to see cords

Fail 16 Dec 2015 26,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

offside front tyre has a cut on inner edge but unable to see cords

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 YYO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YYO, 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 DN62 YYO registered?

DN62 YYO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 January 2013.

Is DN62 YYO safe to buy?

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