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DE13 UUD

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,567 mi
Last recorded128,567 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 UUD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 128,567 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 118,231 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 118,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 106,850 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 106,815 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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 106,815 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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 78,243 miles

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 17 Sep 2020 64,814 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,293 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 60,060 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 56,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

nsr air bellow weakened (showing cord not leaking)

wipers smearing slightly

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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DE13 UUD 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 DE13 UUD, 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 DE13 UUD registered?

DE13 UUD is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is DE13 UUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 UUD 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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