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B15 CKS

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,138 mi
Last recorded128,138 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 CKS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 128,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms the inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear diff/ differential mounting bushes worn/perished and cracking but no excessive movement/play

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,471 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 120,469 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,808 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 107,233 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 107,233 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 12 Aug 2021 101,455 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,009 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 74,843 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B15 CKS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B15 CKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B15 CKS registered?

B15 CKS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is B15 CKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 CKS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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