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JM04 ALV

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,646 mi
Last recorded97,646 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM04 ALV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 97,646 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 91,622 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,078 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,538 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 64,538 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,066 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 60,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 52,523 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Nov 2019 52,522 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,725 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 37,811 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 24,651 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 24,651 miles

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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JM04 ALV is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JM04 ALV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JM04 ALV registered?

JM04 ALV is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is JM04 ALV safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM04 ALV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JM04 ALV have outstanding finance?

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