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S33 DWM

2013 BMW 528

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,316 mi
Last recorded53,316 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52850,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 DWM
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 53,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 52,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 51,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 51,709 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded under paint by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,080 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,483 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 48,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 47,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 45,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 43,557 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,160 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 40,160 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,539 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside front tyre worn outer edge

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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S33 DWM is a 2013 BMW 528 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 50,218 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 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S33 DWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 528 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S33 DWM registered?

S33 DWM is a 2013 BMW 528, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is S33 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 DWM 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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