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BT13 XAO

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,528 mi
Last recorded157,528 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 XAO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 157,528 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 154,046 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 151,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large round mount rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 151,528 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large round mount rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 120,393 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 120,392 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 88,249 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 85,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front side repeater has reduced output

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,943 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,669 miles

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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BT13 XAO is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT13 XAO, 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 BT13 XAO registered?

BT13 XAO is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is BT13 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 XAO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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