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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

LB13 DBUMOT history

LB13 DBU is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 26 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 133,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,693 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 DBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 DBU was last recorded at 133,693 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 6,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,296 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,397 miles
Average per year
9,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,693 miles
  • 2025 – 127,296 miles
  • 2024 – 119,134 miles
  • 2023 – 108,982 miles
  • 2022 – 98,526 miles
  • 2021 – 96,788 miles
  • 2020 – 88,295 miles
  • 2019 – 76,661 miles
  • 2018 – 64,694 miles
  • 2017 – 50,715 miles
  • 2016 – 36,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,693 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit severely worn on outer shoulder nearly at chords (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,693 miles (+6,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,693 miles
    Test number
    177835546303
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass127,296 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,296 miles
    Test number
    697754578947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,134 miles (+10,152)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,134 miles
    Test number
    862931344770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,982 miles (+10,456)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,982 miles
    Test number
    477465310458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,526 miles
    Test number
    650806745588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,526 miles (+1,738)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,526 miles
    Test number
    904015114294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  7. Pass96,788 miles (+8,493)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,788 miles
    Test number
    499790393351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,295 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,295 miles
    Test number
    551647203595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,291 miles (+11,630)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,291 miles
    Test number
    706793641964
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,661 miles (+11,967)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    76,661 miles
    Test number
    355013979774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,694 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,694 miles
    Test number
    886115315703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit severely worn on outer shoulder nearly at chords (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail64,423 miles (+13,708)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    789769427511
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit severely worn on outer shoulder nearly at chords (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,715 miles
    Test number
    450140258553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail50,715 miles (+13,746)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,715 miles
    Test number
    833167343039
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass36,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,969 miles
    Test number
    423135541385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB13 DBU

Does LB13 DBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 DBU is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 DBU?
The MOT on LB13 DBU is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 DBU done?
LB13 DBU was recorded at 133,693 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 9,642 miles a year.
Has LB13 DBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 DBU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB13 DBU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB13 DBU find?
LB13 DBU passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s.

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