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CB13 SKY

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,429 mi
Last recorded84,429 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB13 SKY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 84,429 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 79,318 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Metal pipe part of ferrule into brake caliper corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Metal pipe part of ferrule into brake caliper corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 75,032 miles

Offside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,893 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to steel cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 63,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 63,159 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure Undertray loose and damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,866 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise. Very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise. Very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 55,865 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise. Very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise. Very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 51,893 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 51,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,524 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,919 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,598 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 26,580 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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CB13 SKY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CB13 SKY, 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 CB13 SKY registered?

CB13 SKY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is CB13 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB13 SKY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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