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BV13 GGO

2013 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,311 mi
Last recorded165,311 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 GGO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 165,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 165,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 152,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 141,682 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 124,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,128 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,122 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,023 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,255 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,215 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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BV13 GGO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BV13 GGO, 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 BV13 GGO registered?

BV13 GGO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BV13 GGO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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