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BG13 TSO

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,525 mi
Last recorded148,525 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 TSO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 148,525 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arms both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 148,528 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arms both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 141,716 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 119,983 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 109,218 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 102,053 miles

nsr tyre was on 10 psi possible puncture further investigation required

Pass 28 Feb 2020 98,638 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 89,209 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 75,123 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 75,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 61,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TSO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG13 TSO, 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

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What year was BG13 TSO registered?

BG13 TSO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is BG13 TSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 TSO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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