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CU13 ZLV

2013 BMW 5 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,565 mi
Last recorded156,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 ZLV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 156,565 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 149,245 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 139,354 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2023 123,486 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 123,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts to cords at the worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 105,686 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 105,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 89,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 88,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,813 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,441 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,745 miles

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

Offside Frnt Valve Stem Heavily Perished

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre valve very badly perished & cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2017 42,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre valve very badly perished & cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 26,227 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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CU13 ZLV 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 81.3%.

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 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 CU13 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

CU13 ZLV is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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