2013 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · GU13 DFL
2013 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 50,164 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU13 DFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 50,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU13 DFL 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 (GU13 DFL) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GU13 DFL Mileage History
- 28/07/202339,590 mi
- 13/08/202444,650 mi+5,060 mi
- 14/08/202444,659 mi+9 mi
- 31/07/202547,605 mi+2,946 mi
- 05/08/202650,164 mi+2,559 mi
Average of roughly 3,498 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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