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DY13 AYO

2013 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,006 mi
Last recorded123,006 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 7 Series73,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 AYO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 123,006 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 119,548 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 116,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 107,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 98,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 98,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,585 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 84,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,856 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 74,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both shoulders and inner sidewall deteriorated 245/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,164 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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DY13 AYO is a 2013 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 73,874 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY13 AYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DY13 AYO registered?

DY13 AYO is a 2013 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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