2013 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · DU13 WXG
2013 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 164,328 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,328 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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DU13 WXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2025
- 164,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DU13 WXG 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 (DU13 WXG) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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 Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
DU13 WXG Mileage History
- 31/03/2022135,849 mi
- 20/03/2023143,665 mi+7,816 mi
- 03/04/2024155,282 mi+11,617 mi
- 05/04/2024155,282 mi
- 05/04/2025164,328 mi+9,046 mi
Average of roughly 9,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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