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DE13 XMF

2013 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,587 mi
Last recorded128,587 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 XMF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 128,587 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 120,614 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 113,133 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 103,006 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 97,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 86,648 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2021 86,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,874 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 67,631 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 57,978 miles

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

crack on screen not in drivers view of road

Fail 3 May 2017 57,789 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

crack on screen not in drivers view of road

Pass 17 May 2016 47,106 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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DE13 XMF is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Red 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 XMF, 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 DE13 XMF registered?

DE13 XMF is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is DE13 XMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 XMF 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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