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DK13 SYS

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,806 mi
Last recorded112,806 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 SYS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,806 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 112,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 104,745 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 6 Nov 2023 92,952 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 92,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 83,266 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 83,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm ball joint dust cover split but still prevents dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 67,431 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,705 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,490 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,078 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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DK13 SYS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DK13 SYS, 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 DK13 SYS registered?

DK13 SYS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is DK13 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK13 SYS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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