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BM53 SCM

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,030 mi
Last recorded125,030 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 SCM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 125,030 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 111,902 miles

all rear rubber brake hose, metal ferrules rusted

Pass 20 Mar 2024 102,719 miles

Front drive shafts corroded

Rear subframe corroded in places

Fail 18 Mar 2024 102,668 miles

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

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))

Front drive shafts corroded

Rear subframe corroded in places

front tyres have uneven wear ,also starting to wear low on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,356 miles

Front disc brakes worn

Pass 28 Mar 2022 80,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 71,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,710 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low in places on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,052 miles

Front tyres starting to wear very low on edges

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge (advise rep a.s.a.p)

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,790 miles

Offside Rear Inner wearing low

Fail 15 Mar 2018 49,789 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner wearing low

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,950 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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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BM53 SCM is a 2013 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BM53 SCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM53 SCM registered?

BM53 SCM is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is BM53 SCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM53 SCM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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