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BO55 PLO

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,342 mi
Last recorded109,342 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 PLO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 109,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Jan 2025 95,357 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 85,951 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 85,893 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 74,422 miles

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

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2021 61,351 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 61,351 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,270 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 49,339 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,632 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 34,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 24,107 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 24,107 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BO55 PLO 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 76.9%.

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 BO55 PLO, 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 BO55 PLO registered?

BO55 PLO is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BO55 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 PLO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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