2013 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · RT10 ELL
2013 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 130,212 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RT10 ELL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2026
- 130,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RT10 ELL 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 (RT10 ELL) between February 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Inner Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake dust cover detached”; “Offside Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longe”.
RT10 ELL Mileage History
- 29/02/202484,630 mi
- 24/09/202484,884 mi+254 mi
- 25/09/202484,892 mi+8 mi
- 05/11/2025109,701 mi+24,809 mi
- 22/09/2026130,212 mi+20,511 mi
Average of roughly 17,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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