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DS63 SSS

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

159,945 mi
Last recorded159,945 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 SSS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 159,945 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 147,880 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 133,517 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 133,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 120,081 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm inner edge

Offside Front tyre on the limit on inner edge

Rear prop shaft rubber splitting

advise tracking

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2021 104,808 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 91,892 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 75,288 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 67,224 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 58,455 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,436 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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DS63 SSS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 DS63 SSS, 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 DS63 SSS registered?

DS63 SSS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is DS63 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS63 SSS 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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