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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LG13 VANMOT history

LG13 VAN is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 16 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 165,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LG13 VAN grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,425 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LG13 VAN was last recorded at 165,425 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,696 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
729 miles
Average per year
13,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,425 miles
  • 2025 – 164,696 miles
  • 2024 – 158,920 miles
  • 2023 – 151,550 miles
  • 2022 – 137,353 miles
  • 2021 – 124,121 miles
  • 2020 – 111,608 miles
  • 2019 – 87,055 miles
  • 2018 – 69,749 miles
  • 2017 – 53,476 miles
  • 2016 – 33,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,425 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,425 miles (+729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,425 miles
    Test number
    515586865603
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail164,696 miles (+5,776)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,696 miles
    Test number
    170354632717
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass158,920 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,920 miles
    Test number
    214570169827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,550 miles (+14,197)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,550 miles
    Test number
    156924531550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,353 miles (+13,232)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,353 miles
    Test number
    382129645442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,121 miles (+12,513)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,121 miles
    Test number
    736276878127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,608 miles (+24,553)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    215235217286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,055 miles (+17,306)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,055 miles
    Test number
    612857204418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,749 miles (+16,273)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,749 miles
    Test number
    216916700341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,476 miles (+19,648)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    619738319515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,828 miles
    Test number
    535382304050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,828 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,828 miles
    Test number
    614960665274
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LG13 VAN

Does LG13 VAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 VAN is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 VAN?
The MOT on LG13 VAN is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 VAN done?
LG13 VAN was recorded at 165,425 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 13,329 miles a year.
Has LG13 VAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 VAN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LG13 VAN 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 VAN find?
LG13 VAN passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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