2013 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · C5 LPA
2013 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 125,018 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C5 LPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 125,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C5 LPA 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 (C5 LPA) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55r17 97w RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
C5 LPA Mileage History
- 19/04/2023102,407 mi
- 09/03/2024104,450 mi+2,043 mi
- 27/02/2025114,269 mi+9,819 mi
- 09/02/2026124,956 mi+10,687 mi
- 11/02/2026125,018 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 8,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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