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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

LL13 BVBMOT history

LL13 BVB is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 15 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 141,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LL13 BVB grey 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 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,981 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL13 BVB
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
15 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL13 BVB was last recorded at 141,981 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 15,854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,127 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,854 miles
Average per year
11,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,981 miles
  • 2025 – 126,127 miles
  • 2024 – 105,652 miles
  • 2023 – 92,722 miles
  • 2022 – 80,123 miles
  • 2021 – 73,800 miles
  • 2019 – 65,655 miles
  • 2018 – 56,332 miles
  • 2017 – 45,364 miles
  • 2016 – 33,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,981 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

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, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,981 miles (+15,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,981 miles
    Test number
    265186264680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  2. Pass126,127 miles (+20,475)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,127 miles
    Test number
    795210667931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
  3. Pass105,652 miles (+12,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,652 miles
    Test number
    864136239802
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass92,722 miles (+6,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    646557927214
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass86,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    278198344543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,361 miles (+6,238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    698852995436
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass80,123 miles (+6,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,123 miles
    Test number
    466448310325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass73,800 miles (+8,145)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,800 miles
    Test number
    939404470462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,655 miles (+9,323)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,655 miles
    Test number
    641257336483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,332 miles (+10,968)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,332 miles
    Test number
    476216169828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,364 miles (+11,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    401598280739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass33,696 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,696 miles
    Test number
    223975740638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,899 miles (+318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,899 miles
    Test number
    595004707768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Fail30,581 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,581 miles
    Test number
    105484039547
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL13 BVB

Does LL13 BVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL13 BVB is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL13 BVB?
The MOT on LL13 BVB is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL13 BVB done?
LL13 BVB was recorded at 141,981 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 11,268 miles a year.
Has LL13 BVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL13 BVB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LL13 BVB 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 LL13 BVB find?
LL13 BVB passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; 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.

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