2013 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · RO13 LFW
2013 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 90,072 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO13 LFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2025
- 90,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO13 LFW 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 (RO13 LFW) between January 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 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: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 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))”.
RO13 LFW Mileage History
- 26/01/202281,833 mi
- 27/01/202384,292 mi+2,459 mi
- 10/02/202486,378 mi+2,086 mi
- 08/06/202590,068 mi+3,690 mi
- 29/06/202590,072 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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