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BMW 5X

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,800 mi
Last recorded99,800 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 5X
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 99,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 95,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2023 90,575 miles

Front N/S and O/S back plates loose

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,195 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2022 83,195 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,716 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 76,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2019 66,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2018 56,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 45,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 35,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 25,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 25,691 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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside 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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BMW 5X is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BMW 5X, 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 BMW 5X registered?

BMW 5X is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 24 January 2013.

Is BMW 5X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 5X shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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