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CN13 LFW

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,000 mi
Last recorded124,000 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN13 LFW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,000 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,185 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 112,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 102,479 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,938 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,787 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,727 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 58,548 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,348 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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CN13 LFW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CN13 LFW, 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 CN13 LFW registered?

CN13 LFW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is CN13 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN13 LFW shows 10 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 CN13 LFW have outstanding finance?

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