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YT63 LWA

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,498 mi
Last recorded104,498 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT63 LWA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 104,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi section severely deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,333 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 84,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Head lamp Slightly condensated

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,079 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 73,077 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2022 65,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,198 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,255 miles

Exhaust rattle noted around lower engine cover (not visible

Pass 21 May 2019 52,010 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 51,991 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 47,605 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 42,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 36,988 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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YT63 LWA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT63 LWA, 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 YT63 LWA registered?

YT63 LWA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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