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YS62 OWP

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,563 mi
Last recorded97,563 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,351 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 90,614 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2023 90,604 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged not operating as indented (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 87,318 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bigger rubber bush mounting of 3 to the rear of the differential ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective bigger rubber bush mounting of 3 to the rear of the differential ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 87,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective bigger rubber bush mounting of 3 to the rear of the differential ()

Gearbox mounting defective bigger rubber bush mounting of 3 to the rear of the differential ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 83,734 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated differential end (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,308 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 71,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,039 miles

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

Zero Smoke Emissions @08.55hrs.. Engine covers and under trays fitted..

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,148 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Rear propshaft rubber coupling split

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 OWP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWP, 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 YS62 OWP registered?

YS62 OWP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 February 2013.

Is YS62 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 OWP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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