2013 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · ABC 7T
2013 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 88,996 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,996 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.
ABC 7T Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 88,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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ABC 7T Mileage History
- 05/09/202383,166 mi
- 05/09/202383,166 mi
- 30/08/202486,452 mi+3,286 mi
- 02/09/202588,993 mi+2,541 mi
- 03/09/202588,996 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ABC 7T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 5 Series (ABC 7T) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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