2013 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · YF62 OGV

The 2013 BMW 5 Series presents a clean and stable roadworthiness record, with the most recent MOT conducted on 2025-10-21 at 151,862 miles passing without any defects or advisories. The maintenance trend is firmly stable. Every listed test in the record, spanning from March 2023 to October 2025, returned a pass outcome, indicating consistent baseline compliance with UK safety and emissions standards across multiple annual cycles. The mileage accumulation pattern is steady and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the March 2023 test at 118,114 miles and the October 2025 test at 151,862 miles, the car covered approximately 33,748 miles over roughly 2.5 years, averaging around 13,500 miles per year. This sits slightly above the vehicle's overall lifetime average of roughly 11,682 miles per year, suggesting recent use has been a touch heavier than the historical norm, though still within a normal range for a touring saloon. No significant gaps or suspicious mileage discrepancies appear in the data. Despite the entirely clean MOT history, the absence of recorded defects does not guarantee the absence of wear. At 151,862 miles, a buyer should physically inspect the front and rear suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar links for play or deterioration, as these components commonly degrade on high-mileage 5 Series models. The condition of the brake discs and pads, particularly at the rear, warrants a close check given the reported tendency for binding calipers on this platform. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion around the subframes, sills, and jacking points is also advisable, as structural rust can develop without triggering an MOT failure until it becomes severe.