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DX13 UEY

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,045 mi
Last recorded157,045 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 157,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 157,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 146,082 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 146,082 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 135,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,112 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 104,076 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,971 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,577 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 71,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (advise replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,177 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads have worn unevenly (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 45,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads have worn unevenly (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,856 miles

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

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

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 UEY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UEY, 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 DX13 UEY registered?

DX13 UEY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is DX13 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX13 UEY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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