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DV13 OUY

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,185 mi
Last recorded126,185 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 OUY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 126,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 107,696 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 107,613 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 91,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded underneath protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 78,560 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 78,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 75,640 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Screw in n/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 13 Jul 2022 75,639 miles

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

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Screw in n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 71,925 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Metal objects in n/s/r tyre tread.

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and small cuts in tread.

Rear tyre treads getting close to legal limit.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,262 miles

Drivers door mirror lose but secure at time of test.

Metal objects in n/s/r tyre.

Possible corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe unable to inspect fully due to being covered.

Small cut in o/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,777 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 53,073 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Pass 4 May 2017 42,974 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,737 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

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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DV13 OUY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV13 OUY, 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 DV13 OUY registered?

DV13 OUY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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The MOT history for DV13 OUY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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