MOT Status
ValidMileage
142,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?
Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.
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CU54 COW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 CU54 COW, 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 CU54 COW registered?
CU54 COW is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 September 2013.
Is CU54 COW safe to buy?
The MOT history for CU54 COW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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