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23 LS

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,237 mi
Last recorded43,237 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 LS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 43,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 38,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 33,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 29,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 24,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,281 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 20,401 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 15,008 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 11,640 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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23 LS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 83,070 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 23 LS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 23 LS?

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What year was 23 LS registered?

23 LS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is 23 LS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 LS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 23 LS have outstanding finance?

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