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L9 BAL

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 BAL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 86,725 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 10 Jan 2025 79,490 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 79,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,514 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,768 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 51,931 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 43,994 miles

front wipers smearing screen a bit

Fail 20 Oct 2020 43,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing screen a bit

Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,345 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,120 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,352 miles

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Under-tray & engine cover prevents view to some testable items

Fail 1 Mar 2016 22,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (deep, with cords showing) (4.1.D.1b)

...Thanx 4visiting us...

O/s rear tyre badly worn on inner-band & also has a tear (structural deterioration)

Under-tray & engine cover prevents view to some testable items

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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L9 BAL is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L9 BAL, 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 L9 BAL registered?

L9 BAL is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is L9 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 BAL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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