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GJ13 SZN

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,591 mi
Last recorded159,591 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 SZN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 159,591 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 159,580 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 141,408 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 141,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint with boot split as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 122,794 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,087 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts and cracking in the tread and a cut in the sidewall

Fail 6 Dec 2022 110,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is worn on the inner edge and has cuts down to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed is worn on the inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has cuts and cracking in the tread and a cut in the sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2021 93,042 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,056 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,352 miles

Central Rear seatbelt stork lock cover is missing

there is a mark in the front screen

Fail 11 Dec 2019 63,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear seatbelt stork lock cover is missing

Pass 7 Aug 2018 42,949 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 42,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt lock cover is missing

rear brake pads are worn

wiper blades

Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,486 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 20,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge/has small cuts in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge/ small cut to side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge/has small cuts in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,963 miles

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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GJ13 SZN is a 2013 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ13 SZN, 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 GJ13 SZN registered?

GJ13 SZN is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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