2013 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · LV13 FTA
2013 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 120,102 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV13 FTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 120,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LV13 FTA 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 (LV13 FTA) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LV13 FTA Mileage History
- 03/02/202367,605 mi
- 07/02/202487,128 mi+19,523 mi
- 24/01/2025105,790 mi+18,662 mi
- 31/01/2025105,911 mi+121 mi
- 05/11/2025120,102 mi+14,191 mi
Average of roughly 19,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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