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BO60 COS

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,074 mi
Last recorded204,074 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO60 COS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 204,074 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 177,465 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front windscreen chipped

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 167,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2021 149,682 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 149,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging air freshener removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone cradle fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush/bottom arm bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush/bottom arm bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 127,222 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,258 miles

ALL Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak unsecured sump plug

Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,837 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 65,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

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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BO60 COS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 BO60 COS, 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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What year was BO60 COS registered?

BO60 COS is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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The MOT history for BO60 COS 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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