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CV13 FDY

2013 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,283 mi
Last recorded126,283 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 5 Series83,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 FDY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 126,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2026 126,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 108,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 93,417 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2023 82,969 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 76,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 70,997 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 70,932 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,787 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 66,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

275/35 r19 y run flat

nearside rear brake squeaking

Pass 20 Apr 2019 59,570 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 50,303 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,323 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,230 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,841 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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CV13 FDY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV13 FDY, 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 CV13 FDY registered?

CV13 FDY is a 2013 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is CV13 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV13 FDY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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