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MF13 EBN

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,956 mi
Last recorded140,956 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF13 EBN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 140,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 132,589 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 126,265 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 115,217 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess when airbag extended, worn and cords exposed (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 103,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected when airbag extended, cords exposed and damaged (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing slightly on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 97,325 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (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))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing slightly on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 84,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,051 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,344 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,610 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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MF13 EBN is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF13 EBN, 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 MF13 EBN registered?

MF13 EBN is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is MF13 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF13 EBN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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