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CE13 BMU

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,173 mi
Last recorded183,173 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 BMU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 183,173 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 173,106 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Poss sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 160,509 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 140,312 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 122,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 113,386 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,229 miles

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))

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,394 miles

Non Run flat type tyres fitted to rear

Pass 21 Mar 2018 72,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 72,976 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH 245/45/18 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,427 miles

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

edge wear and cuts in n/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2017 61,427 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

edge wear and cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 May 2016 53,256 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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CE13 BMU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE13 BMU, 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 CE13 BMU registered?

CE13 BMU is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is CE13 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 BMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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