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DX13 LVF

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,241 mi
Last recorded62,241 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 LVF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 62,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,720 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 39,655 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 39,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 34,964 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 28,149 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 LVF is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVF, 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

How do I check the history of DX13 LVF?

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What year was DX13 LVF registered?

DX13 LVF is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is DX13 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX13 LVF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX13 LVF have outstanding finance?

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