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BX13 DCF

2013 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,151 mi
Last recorded103,151 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 DCF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 94,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 89,852 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 86,222 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 86,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2021 78,067 miles

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jun 2020 72,608 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 72,605 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 64,283 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 7 Jun 2019 64,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Nail in tyre 2X nails ()

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Feb 2018 60,382 miles

offside side repeater lens broken/ lamp working

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,383 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,589 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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BX13 DCF is a 2013 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BX13 DCF, 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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BX13 DCF is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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