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YS62 RNU

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,126 mi
Last recorded143,126 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 RNU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 143,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 133,938 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 122,696 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,712 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,269 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 104,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,546 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop Rubber To Diff (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 89,546 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop Rubber To Diff (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,415 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush, bush starting to split

Fail 21 Sep 2020 80,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush, bush starting to split

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,365 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 70,365 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,816 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 43,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 36,777 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 29,476 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RNU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS62 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

YS62 RNU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 January 2013.

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