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CU54 COW

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,975 mi
Last recorded142,975 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 COW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 142,975 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 135,180 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 118,920 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 118,912 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 107,758 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 107,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 96,609 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 96,609 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2020 77,652 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,033 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 76,033 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 45,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,244 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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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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