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DU13 WXG

2013 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,328 mi
Last recorded164,328 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 WXG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 164,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 155,282 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 155,282 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 143,665 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 135,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear discs slight rust on them

Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,996 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 128,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 115,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 106,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on outside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 94,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,470 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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DU13 WXG is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DU13 WXG, 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 DU13 WXG registered?

DU13 WXG is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is DU13 WXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU13 WXG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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