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RK13 SZL

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,071 mi
Last recorded195,071 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 SZL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 195,071 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 187,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chips in screen

Fail 6 Oct 2022 186,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 cuts to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from engine

Pass 29 Sep 2021 171,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 171,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 156,238 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 154,590 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,119 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 130,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,710 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low on inner edge also (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails found in tyre - punctured ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,458 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

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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RK13 SZL is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RK13 SZL, 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 RK13 SZL registered?

RK13 SZL is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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The MOT history for RK13 SZL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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