2013 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · S88 YAT
2013 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 207,907 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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S88 YAT Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 207,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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S88 YAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 5 Series (S88 YAT) between February 2016 and December 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
S88 YAT Mileage History
- 02/02/201667,617 mi
- 04/07/201680,257 mi+12,640 mi
- 04/07/201680,257 mi
- 13/06/201785,977 mi+5,720 mi
- 30/06/201891,801 mi+5,824 mi
- 10/07/2019110,296 mi+18,495 mi
- 10/03/2021123,636 mi+13,340 mi
- 22/03/2022143,150 mi+19,514 mi
- 20/03/2023164,189 mi+21,039 mi
- 22/03/2024183,974 mi+19,785 mi
- 19/12/2025207,905 mi+23,931 mi
- 22/12/2025207,907 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 14,191 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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