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CU51 BEN

2013 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

193,401 mi
Last recorded193,401 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 BEN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 193,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 181,865 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 172,929 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 162,532 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 149,053 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 134,961 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,740 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 60,949 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 60,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CU51 BEN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CU51 BEN, 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 CU51 BEN registered?

CU51 BEN is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 April 2013.

Is CU51 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 BEN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU51 BEN have outstanding finance?

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