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DU63 XSL

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

221,704 mi
Last recorded221,704 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU63 XSL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 221,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 204,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 16 Aug 2024 184,162 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 169,470 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 162,105 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2021 147,298 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 142,114 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 137,832 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 126,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 115,956 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 115,605 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 114,484 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 114,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,917 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 99,749 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,091 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 79,172 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 79,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,413 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 61,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advice (3.5.1g)

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Fail 22 Dec 2016 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advice (3.5.1g)

engine cover and tray obstructing underside of components

Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 23,752 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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DU63 XSL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DU63 XSL, 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 DU63 XSL registered?

DU63 XSL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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