2013 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · LD13 HVV
2013 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 May 2013. Recorded mileage 132,997 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD13 HVV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 132,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD13 HVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 5 Series (LD13 HVV) between April 2016 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))”.
LD13 HVV Mileage History
- 01/04/201683,368 mi
- 03/03/201790,084 mi+6,716 mi
- 23/03/201893,002 mi+2,918 mi
- 01/03/201995,141 mi+2,139 mi
- 14/03/2020102,324 mi+7,183 mi
- 16/03/2020102,330 mi+6 mi
- 16/03/2020102,330 mi
- 27/02/2021108,583 mi+6,253 mi
- 27/02/2021108,583 mi
- 10/01/2022114,138 mi+5,555 mi
- 25/02/2023118,595 mi+4,457 mi
- 30/01/2024124,618 mi+6,023 mi
- 30/01/2024124,619 mi+1 mi
- 01/02/2025128,433 mi+3,814 mi
- 31/01/2026132,996 mi+4,563 mi
- 02/02/2026132,997 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,044 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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