2013 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · KV13 THU
2013 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 108,345 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV13 THU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 108,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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KV13 THU 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 (KV13 THU) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KV13 THU Mileage History
- 21/08/202375,538 mi
- 23/07/202485,199 mi+9,661 mi
- 23/07/202596,587 mi+11,388 mi
- 13/07/2026108,343 mi+11,756 mi
- 13/07/2026108,345 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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