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YT13 ZCL

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,641 mi
Last recorded209,641 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 ZCL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 209,641 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 209,571 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 199,950 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 199,898 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 179,710 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 179,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 171,273 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 152,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 125,327 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service light on

Fail 7 Apr 2019 125,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service light on

Pass 13 Apr 2018 112,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,726 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YT13 ZCL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YT13 ZCL, 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 YT13 ZCL registered?

YT13 ZCL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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The MOT history for YT13 ZCL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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