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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LB13 DLJMOT history

LB13 DLJ is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 165,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,891 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 DLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 DLJ was last recorded at 165,891 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 9,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,930 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,961 miles
Average per year
14,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,891 miles
  • 2025 – 155,930 miles
  • 2024 – 142,786 miles
  • 2023 – 127,517 miles
  • 2022 – 112,039 miles
  • 2021 – 92,568 miles
  • 2020 – 77,271 miles
  • 2019 – 61,643 miles
  • 2018 – 47,810 miles
  • 2017 – 37,689 miles
  • 2016 – 25,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,891 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,891 miles (+9,961)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,891 miles
    Test number
    845404886445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,930 miles (+13,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,930 miles
    Test number
    102916354092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning wire rubbing on wheel
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff nearside driveshaft inner joint not fully in

  3. Pass142,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,786 miles
    Test number
    467047497383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Fail142,786 miles (+15,269)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,786 miles
    Test number
    402937449882
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,517 miles (+15,478)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,517 miles
    Test number
    170352272382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,039 miles (+19,471)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,039 miles
    Test number
    928368482471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,568 miles (+15,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,568 miles
    Test number
    193180080611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,271 miles
    Test number
    653589321408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail77,271 miles (+15,628)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,271 miles
    Test number
    731052006051
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass61,643 miles (+13,833)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    514379071261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,810 miles (+10,121)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,810 miles
    Test number
    568108187448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,689 miles (+12,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    136100625569
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 97y run flats fitted conti on rear and goodyear on front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass25,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,148 miles
    Test number
    632725784392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view of the road

  14. Fail25,147 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,147 miles
    Test number
    927832369157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 run flats fitted (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view of the road

Questions about LB13 DLJ

Does LB13 DLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 DLJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 DLJ?
The MOT on LB13 DLJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 DLJ done?
LB13 DLJ was recorded at 165,891 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 14,096 miles a year.
Has LB13 DLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 DLJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB13 DLJ 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 DLJ find?
LB13 DLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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