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DP13 LVB

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP13 LVB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 124,836 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 124,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 120,217 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 120,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 104,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 90,202 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 90,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,253 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 76,870 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,689 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 63,689 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,719 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 56,017 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,052 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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DP13 LVB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DP13 LVB, 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 DP13 LVB registered?

DP13 LVB is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is DP13 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP13 LVB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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