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YY13 DSV

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,414 mi
Last recorded83,414 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 DSV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,386 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 72,306 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,383 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 62,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

trigger point not met

Fail 13 Aug 2021 57,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

trigger point not met

Pass 22 Aug 2020 53,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 45,600 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 45,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 39,227 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,115 miles

Emission trigger point not met

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,332 miles

undertray fitted

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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YY13 DSV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY13 DSV, 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 YY13 DSV registered?

YY13 DSV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is YY13 DSV safe to buy?

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