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L888 TVS

2013 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

108,527 mi
Last recorded108,527 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 TVS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 108,527 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 175,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,800 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 166,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 92,076 miles

all tyres worn low-rear axle corroded-

Pass 11 Aug 2023 157,466 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 157,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 81,782 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 81,572 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 147,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 68,591 miles

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2021 142,155 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 62,961 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 136,286 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 136,286 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 60,646 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 126,779 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,948 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre PUNCTURED ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 116,670 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 40,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,274 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,274 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,814 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,852 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 93,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear child seats

Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,316 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2016 22,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,755 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 67,820 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 67,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,771 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,692 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,714 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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L888 TVS is a 2013 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 L888 TVS, 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 L888 TVS registered?

L888 TVS is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is L888 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 TVS shows 34 tests with a 79.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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