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MA13 VWS

2013 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,132 mi
Last recorded89,132 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA13 VWS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 89,132 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 89,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded corroded in same place of opposite fracture (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,065 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 85,057 miles

Windscreen washer not working no motor noise, rear also inop (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3153520rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,550 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 82,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 79,634 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 79,356 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 76,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 73,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 69,838 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2018 69,810 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

under covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2017 65,392 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both extra rear seats unobtainable

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,186 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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MA13 VWS is a 2013 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA13 VWS, 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 MA13 VWS registered?

MA13 VWS is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is MA13 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA13 VWS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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