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BG13 TGU

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,202 mi
Last recorded128,202 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 TGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 128,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,399 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 31 Jul 2024 103,778 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2023 94,773 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 86,891 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2022 86,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 76,755 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Pass 13 May 2019 53,965 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 May 2018 42,998 miles

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

service light on dash

Fail 21 May 2018 42,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

service light on dash

Pass 22 May 2017 33,710 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 20,959 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,585 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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BG13 TGU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White 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 BG13 TGU, 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 BG13 TGU registered?

BG13 TGU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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