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BS58 MER

2013 BMW 5 Series

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,774 mi
Last recorded131,774 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS58 MER
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 131,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 118,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 102,913 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Fail 3 Nov 2023 102,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 89,422 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 79,484 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 79,470 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,790 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 65,597 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,372 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 33,076 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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BS58 MER is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Gold 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 BS58 MER, 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 BS58 MER registered?

BS58 MER is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BS58 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS58 MER 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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