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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

LW13 BHPMOT history

LW13 BHP is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 160,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

LW13 BHP blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2026
Mileage
160,171 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LW13 BHP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LW13 BHP was last recorded at 160,171 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,099 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
12,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,171 miles
  • 2024 – 144,666 miles
  • 2023 – 134,773 miles
  • 2022 – 118,430 miles
  • 2021 – 102,738 miles
  • 2020 – 101,048 miles
  • 2019 – 88,029 miles
  • 2018 – 72,236 miles
  • 2017 – 55,608 miles
  • 2016 – 40,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,171 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear no emissions detected,advise

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,171 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    160,171 miles
    Test number
    757917530604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail160,099 miles (+15,433)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,099 miles
    Test number
    166518374887
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread pattern on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,666 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,666 miles
    Test number
    832602632998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,649 miles (+9,876)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,649 miles
    Test number
    541196846873
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass134,773 miles (+16,343)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,773 miles
    Test number
    568968155072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,430 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    118,430 miles
    Test number
    651032770391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,400 miles (+15,662)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,400 miles
    Test number
    133264718436
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass102,738 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,738 miles
    Test number
    180166404312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    170761236313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear no emissions detected,advise

  10. Fail101,048 miles (+13,019)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    765322058189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear no emissions detected,advise

  11. Pass88,029 miles (+15,793)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,029 miles
    Test number
    447947527331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear no emissions detected,advise

  12. Pass72,236 miles (+155)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,236 miles
    Test number
    258636775362
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear no emissions detected,advise

  13. Fail72,081 miles (+16,473)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,081 miles
    Test number
    484469302833
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central below limit (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall and on limit (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror cracked,advise
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear no emissions detected,advise

  14. Pass55,608 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,608 miles
    Test number
    593635379349
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected - too clean

  15. Fail55,558 miles (+14,775)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,558 miles
    Test number
    817472174524
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected - too clean

  16. Pass40,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,783 miles
    Test number
    108251039337
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of componants

Questions about LW13 BHP

Does LW13 BHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LW13 BHP expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LW13 BHP?
The MOT on LW13 BHP expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LW13 BHP done?
LW13 BHP was recorded at 160,171 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 12,947 miles a year.
Has LW13 BHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LW13 BHP has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LW13 BHP 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 LW13 BHP find?
LW13 BHP passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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