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DK63 FNW

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

177,501 mi
Last recorded177,501 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK63 FNW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 177,501 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 175,483 miles

brake wear light on dash

rear inner brake pads cant be clearly seen for full visual inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2023 170,026 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing low on very inner edges of treads

slight exhaust blows can be heard on side/back of engine

Pass 31 Aug 2022 161,803 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2021 154,601 miles

both rear brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces outer edges corrosion

front inner brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre almost on legal limit today 1.71 mm remaining

o/s/r tyre approaching legal limit today 1.89mm remaining

rear inner brake pads be clearly seen for full visual inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2020 148,443 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 143,937 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 143,935 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 28 Mar 2019 135,294 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 113,879 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 93,331 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,925 miles

Under trays 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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DK63 FNW 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 DK63 FNW, 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 DK63 FNW registered?

DK63 FNW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is DK63 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK63 FNW 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.

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