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D5 OBR

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,027 mi
Last recorded76,027 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 OBR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 76,027 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 72,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 67,046 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight Arm, Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,853 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 49,852 miles

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

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

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

propshaft rear rubber donut xs split

Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,347 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 44,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 34,591 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 27,335 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 21,447 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,849 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 13,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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D5 OBR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White 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 D5 OBR, 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 D5 OBR registered?

D5 OBR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is D5 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 OBR 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.

Does D5 OBR have outstanding finance?

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