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G13 NLC

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

209,938 mi
Last recorded209,938 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 NLC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 209,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 209,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 172,589 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 204,497 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 168,494 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2023 193,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 192,726 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 160,312 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 177,329 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 147,413 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 147,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 140,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 160,378 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 127,671 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 140,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 118,095 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,451 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 98,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,043 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 77,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge nearly to cord

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,817 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,245 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,376 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 51,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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G13 NLC is a 2013 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G13 NLC, 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 G13 NLC registered?

G13 NLC is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is G13 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 NLC shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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