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DG13 UAV

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,049 mi
Last recorded155,049 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 UAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 155,049 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 150,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 145,952 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 135,427 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 120,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 106,438 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 95,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,900 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 72,900 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,032 miles

Undertrays, Sill & engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 47,629 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,189 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UAV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White 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 UAV, 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 DG13 UAV registered?

DG13 UAV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is DG13 UAV safe to buy?

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