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DX13 DDL

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,245 mi
Last recorded168,245 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 DDL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 168,245 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 168,245 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 157,573 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 148,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 136,124 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 136,122 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 129,654 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 129,277 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 114,568 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 114,568 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured on the inside (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front back plate loose

Pass 17 Feb 2021 101,322 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,661 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,042 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,864 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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DX13 DDL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DX13 DDL, 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 DX13 DDL registered?

DX13 DDL is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is DX13 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX13 DDL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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