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L5 KDX

2013 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

117,087 mi
Last recorded117,087 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 KDX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 117,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 136,501 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 136,501 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 113,226 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 129,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20/106Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 315/35/20/110Y

Pass 5 Jan 2024 103,971 miles

coolant low

Fail 5 Jan 2024 103,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant low

Pass 12 Oct 2023 124,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 97,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 118,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 118,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,225 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 114,738 miles

Windscreen washer not working both the front (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,381 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,251 miles

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

both front tyres slight cracking in the tread area and slightly worn on edges [ 275/40/20/106W ]

Fail 5 Oct 2020 109,251 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres slight cracking in the tread area and slightly worn on edges [ 275/40/20/106W ]

Pass 30 Dec 2019 79,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 100,610 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 66,629 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 88,081 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 88,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre has cracks in the tread

Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,082 miles

both front tyres wearing thin.

o/s/f outer tyre wall showing signs of damage.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,008 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,411 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,594 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 31,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,827 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,827 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 61,567 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,567 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,348 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,876 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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L5 KDX is a 2013 BMW X5 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 L5 KDX, 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 L5 KDX registered?

L5 KDX is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 21 January 2013.

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