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BX13 DPN

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,158 mi
Last recorded112,158 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 DPN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 112,158 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 112,144 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225?55r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 104,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 90,061 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,524 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 83,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,091 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,674 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,643 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 66,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre tread low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,607 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 43,004 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 32,197 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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BX13 DPN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX13 DPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX13 DPN registered?

BX13 DPN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is BX13 DPN safe to buy?

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