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AJ12 KAY

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

83,088 mi
Last recorded83,088 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 83,088 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 83,087 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 124,580 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 82,490 miles

F/Discs worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 82,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

F/Discs worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 103,853 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,581 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 68,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 91,032 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,833 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,349 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,881 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,756 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 69,835 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 61,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 55,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 55,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 27,687 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 27,682 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 27,682 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 47,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 22,551 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 42,011 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 42,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge/shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 15,444 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 35,608 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AJ12 KAY is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 70,883 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 KAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 13 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ12 KAY is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 4 September 2013.

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