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BMW 5 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y13 DBMMOT history

Y13 DBM is a white diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 12 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 126,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

Y13 DBM white 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 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,417 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 DBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 DBM was last recorded at 126,417 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,368 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
10,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,417 miles
  • 2025 – 121,166 miles
  • 2024 – 113,378 miles
  • 2023 – 106,643 miles
  • 2022 – 87,535 miles
  • 2021 – 80,432 miles
  • 2020 – 74,260 miles
  • 2019 – 61,232 miles
  • 2018 – 43,304 miles
  • 2017 – 31,188 miles
  • 2016 – 18,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,417 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met legal limit 2mm, heavily worn inner edge (no cords) (275/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge, nearing limit on edge (275/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,417 miles (+49)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,417 miles
    Test number
    641685742964
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met legal limit 2mm, heavily worn inner edge (no cords) (275/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge, nearing limit on edge (275/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail126,368 miles (+5,202)1 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,368 miles
    Test number
    751065892942
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working halo rings (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met legal limit 2mm, heavily worn inner edge (no cords) (275/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner edge, nearing limit on edge (275/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass121,166 miles (+7,788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    121,166 miles
    Test number
    795810440444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass113,378 miles (+6,735)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,378 miles
    Test number
    691709570493
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
  5. Pass106,643 miles (+19,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,643 miles
    Test number
    303940243044
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On absolute limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass87,535 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,535 miles
    Test number
    259918122302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,432 miles (+6,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    393669003971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass74,260 miles (+13,028)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,260 miles
    Test number
    604878863293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,232 miles (+17,928)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,232 miles
    Test number
    913554288401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,304 miles (+12,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,304 miles
    Test number
    865432557672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass31,188 miles (+12,432)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,188 miles
    Test number
    115809169846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,756 miles
    Test number
    448306622180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y13 DBM

Does Y13 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y13 DBM is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y13 DBM?
The MOT on Y13 DBM is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y13 DBM done?
Y13 DBM was recorded at 126,417 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 10,726 miles a year.
Has Y13 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 DBM has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y13 DBM 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 Y13 DBM find?
Y13 DBM passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 6 more.

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