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F5 WJL

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,346 mi
Last recorded99,346 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 WJL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses at the rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 99,346 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses at the rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 92,604 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (Zone B) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Airbag carrier arm front most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hose ferrules both Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear subframe corroded but not considered to be excessive

Undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 78,659 miles

Plastic undertray fitted preventing full inspection of all items

Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,990 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip Zone B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,420 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 67,416 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 64,045 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2018 48,325 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 47,870 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,971 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,192 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 32,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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F5 WJL is a 2013 BMW X5 in Grey 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 F5 WJL, 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 F5 WJL registered?

F5 WJL is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is F5 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 WJL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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