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DS57 DKS

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,715 mi
Last recorded98,715 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 DKS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,715 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,348 miles

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

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 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both tyres void of tread inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,329 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,197 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,494 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted to both rear outer seat belts ()

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,374 miles

plastic under-trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,729 miles

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack joint has slight play ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 42,927 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,673 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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DS57 DKS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 DS57 DKS, 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 DS57 DKS registered?

DS57 DKS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 January 2013.

Is DS57 DKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 DKS 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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