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B25 DUA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,925 mi
Last recorded114,925 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 DUA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 114,925 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,516 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 8 Feb 2024 109,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40-19 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,234 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2022 91,246 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 82,031 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 82,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 76,316 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,589 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,266 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,876 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 49,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,672 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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B25 DUA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B25 DUA, 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 B25 DUA registered?

B25 DUA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is B25 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B25 DUA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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