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DA13 PLV

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,434 mi
Last recorded103,434 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 PLV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 103,434 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre - Inner sidewall

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 102,063 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 100,698 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 100,103 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 100,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also bald on inner edge 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also bald on inner edge 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 99,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge and perished 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge and perished 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 98,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge and perished 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge and perished 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 98,451 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge and perished 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge and perished 315/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 97,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,326 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,630 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 85,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,979 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,852 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 34,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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DA13 PLV is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black 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 DA13 PLV, 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 DA13 PLV registered?

DA13 PLV is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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