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J88 OVS

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,292 mi
Last recorded103,292 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 OVS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 103,292 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 65,639 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 65,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 56,289 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,074 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 52,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 51,414 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,648 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 46,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 40,939 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 40,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,454 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,296 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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J88 OVS is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J88 OVS, 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 J88 OVS registered?

J88 OVS is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2013.

Is J88 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 OVS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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