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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 LRAMOT history

LG13 LRA is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LG13 LRA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
126,568 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 LRA
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
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 LRA was last recorded at 126,568 miles on 22 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2026: 126,568 miles, lower than 192,726 miles on 24 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
192,726 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Average per year
9,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,568 miles
  • 2025 – 192,726 miles
  • 2023 – 103,322 miles
  • 2022 – 89,545 miles
  • 2021 – 80,122 miles
  • 2020 – 74,374 miles
  • 2019 – 65,721 miles
  • 2018 – 54,636 miles
  • 2017 – 38,616 miles
  • 2016 – 28,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,568 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,568 miles (-66,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    126,568 miles
    Test number
    722722612584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass192,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    192,726 miles
    Test number
    117809213268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,670 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    186,670 km
    Test number
    361935513086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,322 miles (+13,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,322 miles
    Test number
    357020035670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass89,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,545 miles
    Test number
    120029010131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail89,545 miles (+9,423)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,545 miles
    Test number
    444494814738
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,122 miles (+5,748)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    867437465107
    • AdvisoryFront slight damage to front bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass74,374 miles (+8,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,374 miles
    Test number
    476156042234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre screw right on outer edge, highly recommend a new tyre and not a repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass65,721 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,721 miles
    Test number
    943676698736
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail65,691 miles (+11,055)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,691 miles
    Test number
    612191278436
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass54,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,636 miles
    Test number
    188036677859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail54,636 miles (+16,020)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,636 miles
    Test number
    998936152761
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass38,616 miles (+10,223)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,616 miles
    Test number
    144664990975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,393 miles
    Test number
    643612140036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 LRA

Does LG13 LRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 LRA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 LRA?
The MOT on LG13 LRA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 LRA done?
LG13 LRA was recorded at 126,568 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 9,930 miles a year.
Has LG13 LRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 LRA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LG13 LRA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 LRA find?
LG13 LRA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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