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J18 OFC

2013 BMW X5

Red Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

84,697 mi
Last recorded84,697 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 OFC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 161,723 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 160,733 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,082 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 156,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,890 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 150,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 64,903 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 142,330 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 57,916 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,561 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 131,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 121,465 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,943 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 110,451 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 110,450 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 36,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 36,859 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,878 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 28,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,524 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,130 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

tread on both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2015 16,470 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,939 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,447 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 76,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,975 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 72,975 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 69,189 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,428 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 64,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J18 OFC is a 2013 BMW X5 in Red with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 J18 OFC, 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 J18 OFC registered?

J18 OFC is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 19 January 2013.

Is J18 OFC safe to buy?

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