2013 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · CW02 ELW
2013 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 103,946 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CW02 ELW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 103,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
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CW02 ELW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 5 Series (CW02 ELW) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))”.
CW02 ELW Mileage History
- 04/09/202388,761 mi
- 22/08/202496,533 mi+7,772 mi
- 29/08/2025100,113 mi+3,580 mi
- 01/09/2026103,940 mi+3,827 mi
- 07/09/2026103,946 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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