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YY63 BYU

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,085 mi
Last recorded134,085 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY63 BYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2025 134,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 129,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 122,749 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 114,923 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,981 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,729 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 82,147 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 68,733 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 68,711 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,087 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,432 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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YY63 BYU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YY63 BYU, 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 YY63 BYU registered?

YY63 BYU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 November 2013.

Is YY63 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY63 BYU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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