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L6 KAL

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,709 mi
Last recorded129,709 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 KAL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 129,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 118,568 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 107,121 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 107,121 miles

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,048 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 86,047 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear droplinks (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,239 miles

bonnet release very stiff

engine covers fitted;under trays fitted;sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,563 miles

bonnet release lever very tight

engine covers fitted: under trays fitted: sill covers fitted

front tyres starting to wear outside edges

Pass 19 Feb 2019 67,563 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,277 miles

engine covers fitted: under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 58,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very danderous (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very dangerous (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted: under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine running to clean to obtain emissions reading

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 36,830 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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L6 KAL is a 2013 BMW X5 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L6 KAL, 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 L6 KAL registered?

L6 KAL is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 27 July 2013.

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