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DS13 TVP

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,333 mi
Last recorded175,333 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 175,333 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 167,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 153,869 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 139,012 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 133,463 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 125,654 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 125,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 86,113 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 62,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers 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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DS13 TVP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS13 TVP, 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 TVP?

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What year was DS13 TVP registered?

DS13 TVP is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is DS13 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 TVP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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