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B2 SEW

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,717 mi
Last recorded120,717 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 SEW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 13 May 2025 117,703 miles

Lower under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexible brake hose has corrosion to ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexible brake hose has corrosion to ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 113,847 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 110,133 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail 315/35r20rf ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge .315/35r20rf (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted .

Pass 3 May 2022 104,283 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside rear flexible brake hoses from rear calipers have slight corrosion to ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2021 96,291 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 96,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cords visible inner edge 315/35r20rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge 275/40r20 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 88,806 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,161 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,730 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 54,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,496 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre casing broken (5.2.4a)

both front tyres slight wear on outer

front brake discs worn thin

Fail 13 Jan 2017 53,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre casing broken (5.2.4a)

both front tyres slight wear on outer

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 22 Dec 2015 37,943 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 37,943 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre.

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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B2 SEW is a 2013 BMW X5 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 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 B2 SEW, 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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What year was B2 SEW registered?

B2 SEW is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 17 January 2013.

Is B2 SEW safe to buy?

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