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DG13 LXZ

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,005 mi
Last recorded133,005 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 LXZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 133,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 117,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 91,727 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 85,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,040 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 74,649 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,795 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,218 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,465 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 43,465 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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DG13 LXZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG13 LXZ, 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 DG13 LXZ registered?

DG13 LXZ is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is DG13 LXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 LXZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG13 LXZ have outstanding finance?

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