2013 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · YJ13 VHD
2013 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 95,985 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Nov 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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.
YJ13 VHD Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2021
- 95,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YJ13 VHD Mileage History
- 02/03/201642,708 mi
- 07/03/201759,178 mi+16,470 mi
- 26/02/201874,100 mi+14,922 mi
- 26/02/201874,100 mi
- 06/03/201988,499 mi+14,399 mi
- 05/03/202092,170 mi+3,671 mi
- 17/04/202195,985 mi+3,815 mi
Average of roughly 10,394 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
YJ13 VHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 5 Series (YJ13 VHD) between March 2016 and April 2021.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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