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DU13 ZSR

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,665 mi
Last recorded144,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 ZSR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 144,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 139,026 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 137,198 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 132,620 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 132,616 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit is 0.57, Currently 2.58. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,005 miles

condensation in o/s head-lamp

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2022 124,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

condensation in o/s head-lamp

covers over both outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,209 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted and covers over both outer sills

Fail 29 Sep 2021 112,192 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted and covers over both outer sills

Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,142 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,016 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,220 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2018 84,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,109 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 71,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,862 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,097 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre punctured

Fail 4 Mar 2016 54,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked (8.3.1d)

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 ZSR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU13 ZSR, 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 ZSR registered?

DU13 ZSR is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is DU13 ZSR safe to buy?

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