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DE13 BGO

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,819 mi
Last recorded131,819 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 BGO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 131,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 127,353 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 127,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor damaged

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 117,366 miles

Front Brake pads getting low Both sides

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 117,345 miles

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

Front Brake pads getting low Both sides

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 110,344 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 110,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 100,514 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 100,514 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,319 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 93,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 84,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 74,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2018 61,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2018 61,770 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,038 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,393 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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DE13 BGO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DE13 BGO, 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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DE13 BGO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2013.

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