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DS13 BYP

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,878 mi
Last recorded44,878 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 BYP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,878 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 44,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smear (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,968 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 37,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,353 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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DS13 BYP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS13 BYP, 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

How do I check the history of DS13 BYP?

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What year was DS13 BYP registered?

DS13 BYP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is DS13 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 BYP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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