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YS62 NLU

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,107 mi
Last recorded155,107 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 NLU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 155,107 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o,s,f steering arm as slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 155,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o,s,f steering arm as slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 145,847 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 145,847 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 129,763 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 103,164 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 103,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,875 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 88,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 76,928 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,527 miles

Brake pad wear light on.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,991 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 46,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 31,760 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 31,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 13,897 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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YS62 NLU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YS62 NLU, 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 YS62 NLU registered?

YS62 NLU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 January 2013.

Is YS62 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 NLU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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