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DN13 BFP

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,734 mi
Last recorded162,734 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 BFP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 162,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 155,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2024 155,622 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective allowing moisture inside covering lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 145,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 129,810 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 110,479 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 105,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 94,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 78,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front crancked arm inner bush slightly soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front cranked arm inner bush slightly soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 8 Nov 2018 78,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front crancked arm inner bush slightly soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front cranked arm inner bush slightly soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,148 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,532 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 42,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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DN13 BFP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DN13 BFP, 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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DN13 BFP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 May 2013.

Is DN13 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN13 BFP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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