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YS13 TMX

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,404 mi
Last recorded147,404 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 TMX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 147,404 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 145,112 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 143,513 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 143,513 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 132,155 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,058 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 102,087 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,692 miles

Nearside Rear air suspension bellow deteriorated

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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YS13 TMX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YS13 TMX, 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 YS13 TMX?

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What year was YS13 TMX registered?

YS13 TMX is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 July 2013.

Is YS13 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS13 TMX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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