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CU13 TTO

2013 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,189 mi
Last recorded147,189 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 TTO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 147,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft rubber doughnut split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers weak (5.3.2 (d))

both rear diff surport mount rubbers split

Fail 18 Nov 2025 147,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft rubber doughnut split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers weak (5.3.2 (d))

both rear diff surport mount rubbers split

Pass 6 Nov 2024 134,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 121,165 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,542 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 110,177 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 100,919 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 91,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 78,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 70,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,439 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,938 miles

n/s/f tyre has inner edge wear

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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CU13 TTO 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 CU13 TTO, 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 CU13 TTO registered?

CU13 TTO is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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