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EK13 HCG

2013 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,188 mi
Last recorded152,188 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 HCG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 152,188 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot has small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 143,711 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 18 Oct 2024 143,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 24 Oct 2023 136,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush of rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2023 136,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush of rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2022 127,981 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,196 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 116,196 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 106,187 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 106,187 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 94,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 77,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 64,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 49,640 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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EK13 HCG is a 2013 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK13 HCG, 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 EK13 HCG registered?

EK13 HCG is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2013.

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