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N13 WSS

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,086 mi
Last recorded54,086 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 WSS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 53,058 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 53,058 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 49,484 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,270 miles

nearside hand brake needs attention

Pass 26 Sep 2019 46,798 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 46,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,228 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 44,228 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,298 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 42,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,981 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,912 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 36,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,258 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 35,258 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,923 miles

all tyres low and scrubbed

Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,833 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 32,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,084 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 26,084 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N13 WSS is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2001 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,867 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 N13 WSS, 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 25 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N13 WSS registered?

N13 WSS is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is N13 WSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N13 WSS shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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