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RV13 CYZ

2013 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,566 mi
Last recorded153,566 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 CYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 153,566 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner font bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 153,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner font bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 149,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect inner pads becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid becoming low

Fail 16 Dec 2024 149,171 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/20 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 315/35/20 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect inner pads becoming low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake fluid becoming low

Pass 9 Dec 2023 144,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge COMPLETELY BALD ON INNER, cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre fitted on O/s/r is a "Runflat" tyre, where the N/s/r is a Non Runflat

Fail 5 Dec 2023 144,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Completely bald on inner, cords exposed all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge COMPLETELY BALD ON INNER, cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 135,223 miles

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

Offside side repeater poor condition

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row three seats. seat belts not tested ()

rear tyres wearing slightly inner edge (315/35/20)

Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,778 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad warning illuminated. (1.1.10 (f))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch worn (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test row three seatbelts not tested ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic parts loose under front bumper.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,596 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,481 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seat belts not tested.[row three]. ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,966 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to the legal limit

Offside Rear tyre has screw in center tread

engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,260 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 43,256 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format Both Front & Rear Registration Plates (6.3.4f)

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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RV13 CYZ is a 2013 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV13 CYZ, 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 RV13 CYZ registered?

RV13 CYZ is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is RV13 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 CYZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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