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BD13 DKA

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

220,812 mi
Last recorded220,812 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 DKA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 220,812 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 188,156 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 188,151 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 184,000 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 173,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 150,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 122,400 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 122,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 97,543 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 97,543 miles

Central Rear diff bush split

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 97,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Central Rear diff bush split

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,901 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 65,255 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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BD13 DKA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 BD13 DKA, 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 BD13 DKA registered?

BD13 DKA is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BD13 DKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 DKA 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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