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D17 UDB

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,537 mi
Last recorded122,537 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 UDB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,537 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 122,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,488 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 110,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,527 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,011 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 88,299 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 88,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 79,989 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R Belts NOT tested ()

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre as nail in

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,732 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,120 miles

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

nsr tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 45,360 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage corner of bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D17 UDB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D17 UDB, 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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D17 UDB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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