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YY62 VBF

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

244,625 mi
Last recorded244,625 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 VBF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 244,625 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 232,826 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 206,197 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 206,196 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 176,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 152,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 7 Jan 2019 126,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 104,584 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 85,915 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 70,414 miles

Offside Rear tire small cut no cords showing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YY62 VBF is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY62 VBF, 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 YY62 VBF registered?

YY62 VBF is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 2013.

Is YY62 VBF safe to buy?

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