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L16 BKS

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,443 mi
Last recorded90,443 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 BKS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 90,443 miles

tyres slightly stretched

Fail 6 Dec 2025 90,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread , all tyres slightly stretched (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 85,447 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively font and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on dash

tyres slightly stretched on rims

Pass 7 Dec 2023 80,302 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged locking mechanism (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 80,302 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wear lead snapped (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged locking mechanism (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 73,034 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 73,032 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect both front and rear (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 69,249 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 69,249 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 64,543 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 58,094 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 58,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 56,876 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,823 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,210 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,385 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 43,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear inner edge close to exposing cord

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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L16 BKS is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L16 BKS, 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 L16 BKS registered?

L16 BKS is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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