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FR09 NKC

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,210 mi
Last recorded73,210 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR09 NKC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 73,210 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pads sensor/wire damaged

Fail 19 May 2026 73,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pads sensor/wire damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 67,526 miles

Obligatory mirror missing Interior mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,739 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 61,739 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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 Jan 2023 57,198 miles

centre rear view mirror missing

Fail 11 Jan 2023 57,198 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre rear view mirror missing

Pass 11 Jan 2022 49,032 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,730 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 43,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 37,582 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 37,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 30,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 23,432 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2017 23,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 20,899 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 16,498 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on the outer edges

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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FR09 NKC is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FR09 NKC, 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 FR09 NKC registered?

FR09 NKC is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 28 February 2013.

Is FR09 NKC safe to buy?

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