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N2 MKV

2013 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,280 mi
Last recorded115,280 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 MKV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 115,280 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 108,055 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 92,126 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 85,423 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 85,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation direction (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,189 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 84,561 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 77,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn bad inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2019 77,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn bad inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,188 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 53,188 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 53,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer has a cut in wall side but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Outer has a cut in wall side but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 22 Apr 2016 37,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Dunlop SP Sport Maxx dsst* run on flat 325/30/21 108 Y Extra Load (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer has a cut in wall side but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Outer has a cut in wall side but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,956 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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N2 MKV is a 2013 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N2 MKV, 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 N2 MKV registered?

N2 MKV is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is N2 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 MKV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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