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M40 LKG

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,976 mi
Last recorded145,976 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 LKG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 145,976 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 145,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 127,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,593 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,701 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,924 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,448 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 87,696 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 76,133 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,105 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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M40 LKG is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M40 LKG, 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 M40 LKG registered?

M40 LKG is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is M40 LKG safe to buy?

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