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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 UBCMOT history

LG13 UBC is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 78,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

LG13 UBC silver 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 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
78,611 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 UBC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 UBC was last recorded at 78,611 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 10,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,437 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,174 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,611 miles
  • 2025 – 68,437 miles
  • 2024 – 58,936 miles
  • 2023 – 52,200 miles
  • 2022 – 49,546 miles
  • 2021 – 46,400 miles
  • 2020 – 43,645 miles
  • 2019 – 40,023 miles
  • 2018 – 36,486 miles
  • 2017 – 33,146 miles
  • 2016 – 29,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,611 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    78,611 miles
    Test number
    878240781012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail78,609 miles (+10,172)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,609 miles
    Test number
    507207325724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass68,437 miles (+122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    68,437 miles
    Test number
    982035388770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail68,315 miles (+9,379)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,315 miles
    Test number
    543376199694
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass58,936 miles (+6,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    58,936 miles
    Test number
    194154943543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass52,200 miles (+2,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,200 miles
    Test number
    764846803927
    • AdvisoryFull underbody covers

  7. Pass49,546 miles (+3,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    810688167397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays + engine covers fitted when tested

  8. Pass46,400 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,400 miles
    Test number
    696459940983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail46,389 miles (+2,744)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    384410263478
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass43,645 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,645 miles
    Test number
    794330930462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail43,634 miles (+3,611)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    656340322106
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass40,023 miles (+3,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    40,023 miles
    Test number
    122343648764
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s steering tie rods

  13. Pass36,486 miles (+3,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,486 miles
    Test number
    217442703086
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass33,146 miles (+3,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,146 miles
    Test number
    526115905318
    • AdvisoryUnder trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

  15. Pass29,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,759 miles
    Test number
    488578642172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 UBC

Does LG13 UBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 UBC is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 UBC?
The MOT on LG13 UBC is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 UBC done?
LG13 UBC was recorded at 78,611 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has LG13 UBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 UBC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 UBC 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 LG13 UBC find?
LG13 UBC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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