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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

T13 RUEMOT history

T13 RUE is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 259,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
259,342 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 RUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 RUE was last recorded at 259,342 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 17,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,807 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
17,535 miles
Average per year
12,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 259,342 miles
  • 2025 – 241,807 miles
  • 2024 – 229,733 miles
  • 2023 – 221,175 miles
  • 2022 – 212,221 miles
  • 2021 – 205,850 miles
  • 2020 – 194,438 miles
  • 2019 – 183,122 miles
  • 2018 – 169,066 miles
  • 2017 – 156,451 miles
  • 2016 – 153,303 miles
  • 2015 – 134,632 miles
  • 2014 – 122,113 miles
  • 2012 – 106,740 miles
  • 2011 – 88,716 miles
  • 2010 – 67,923 miles
  • 2009 – 52,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,342 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing front (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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,342 miles (+17,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    259,342 miles
    Test number
    771146636803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass241,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    241,807 miles
    Test number
    970841316845
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail241,807 miles (+12,074)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,807 miles
    Test number
    432417343609
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass229,733 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    229,733 miles
    Test number
    985897141417
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail229,733 miles (+8,558)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,733 miles
    Test number
    345760744952
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass221,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    221,175 miles
    Test number
    482117688562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail221,175 miles (+8,954)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,175 miles
    Test number
    206524534133
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass212,221 miles (+6,371)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    212,221 miles
    Test number
    673781060617
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  9. Pass205,850 miles (+11,412)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    205,850 miles
    Test number
    769880941815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass194,438 miles (+11,316)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    194,438 miles
    Test number
    577785572469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass183,122 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    183,122 miles
    Test number
    760961982280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail183,118 miles (+14,052)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,118 miles
    Test number
    131085510082
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass169,066 miles (+12,615)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    169,066 miles
    Test number
    409054087522
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass156,451 miles (+3,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    156,451 miles
    Test number
    750965459491
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge feathring (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted/exhaust corroded

  15. Pass153,303 miles (+18,671)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    153,303 miles
    Test number
    794579451058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat(s) fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass134,632 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    134,632 miles
    Test number
    367507015035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail134,447 miles (+12,334)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,447 miles
    Test number
    265499305052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc's and pads worn low
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner outer edges 3mm 245/35/19
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn 2mm 275/30/19

  18. Pass122,113 miles (+15,373)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,113 miles
    Test number
    668455114042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,740 miles (+18,024)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,740 miles
    Test number
    836955352316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,716 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    88,716 miles
    Test number
    238624751312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,447 miles (+20,524)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,447 miles
    Test number
    667990951365
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass67,923 miles (+15,515)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    464675650377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,408 miles
    Test number
    682582759374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 RUE

Does T13 RUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 RUE is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 RUE?
The MOT on T13 RUE is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 RUE done?
T13 RUE was recorded at 259,342 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 12,748 miles a year.
Has T13 RUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 RUE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T13 RUE 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 T13 RUE find?
T13 RUE passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing front.

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