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YX13 VGZ

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,215 mi
Last recorded130,215 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX13 VGZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 130,215 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 129,984 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 121,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 115,776 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 108,459 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 108,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,098 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 102,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 81,477 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 81,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,334 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,994 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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YX13 VGZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YX13 VGZ, 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 YX13 VGZ registered?

YX13 VGZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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