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M30 KCS

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

169,292 mi
Last recorded169,292 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 KCS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 169,292 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 162,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front suspension, straight rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front suspension, straight rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box heat shield insecure

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle faulty, but door can still be opened

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 158,750 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 156,802 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 148,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 146,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 137,866 miles

Washer fluid has become congealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower part of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 137,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Washer fluid has become congealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower part of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 135,134 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 123,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 112,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 130,447 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 130,447 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 103,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 124,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2020 124,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 97,124 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 97,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 94,040 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low

Fail 21 May 2019 94,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/50/18 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/50/18 R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 8 May 2019 117,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted under vehicle and under bonnet obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 May 2018 80,693 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,802 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 63,498 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 May 2016 89,817 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 47,792 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 47,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect llb 472 (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 79,381 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 71,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,863 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,822 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 45,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,541 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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M30 KCS is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 M30 KCS, 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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M30 KCS is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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