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M8 ALE

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,492 mi
Last recorded118,492 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 ALE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 118,492 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 108,980 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 99,254 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,339 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 70,931 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 66,167 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 66,167 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner + outer edges

Rear both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2018 57,457 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,028 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,302 miles

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)

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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M8 ALE 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 M8 ALE, 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 M8 ALE registered?

M8 ALE is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 28 December 2013.

Is M8 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 ALE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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