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231 SGH

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,574 mi
Last recorded116,574 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration231 SGH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 116,574 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 116,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 107,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,648 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,308 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,351 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 19,738 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyresadvisory (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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231 SGH is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 231 SGH, 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 231 SGH registered?

231 SGH is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 February 2013.

Is 231 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 231 SGH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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