2013 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · SL13 CFG
2013 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 May 2013. Recorded mileage 144,142 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,142 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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SL13 CFG Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 144,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL13 CFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 5 Series (SL13 CFG) between May 2016 and May 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”.
SL13 CFG Mileage History
- 11/05/201648,326 mi
- 28/04/201754,788 mi+6,462 mi
- 27/04/201864,225 mi+9,437 mi
- 03/05/201973,901 mi+9,676 mi
- 08/05/201973,915 mi+14 mi
- 20/04/202080,291 mi+6,376 mi
- 19/04/202190,075 mi+9,784 mi
- 11/04/2022104,831 mi+14,756 mi
- 20/04/2022104,842 mi+11 mi
- 12/04/2023116,850 mi+12,008 mi
- 17/04/2024128,430 mi+11,580 mi
- 10/05/2025137,212 mi+8,782 mi
- 01/05/2026144,142 mi+6,930 mi
Average of roughly 9,610 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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