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J7 CWA

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,732 mi
Last recorded124,732 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 CWA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 124,732 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 99,698 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 75,727 miles

Offside steering rack end has free play

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

Fail 29 May 2024 75,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside steering rack end has free play

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 60,721 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 48,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 40,974 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2021 40,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2020 35,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 31,467 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 31,457 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 24,603 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 24,603 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2017 18,518 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 16,617 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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J7 CWA is a 2013 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J7 CWA, 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 J7 CWA registered?

J7 CWA is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 7 November 2013.

Is J7 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 CWA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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