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S12 OLF

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,831 mi
Last recorded130,831 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 OLF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 130,831 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 130,821 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 122,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 115,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,144 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 107,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,647 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cutting outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air Suspension Bag Perished & Cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 86,048 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Broken & No Longer Seated (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Air Suspension Bag Perished & Cracked (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 74,863 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,453 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,817 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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S12 OLF is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black 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 S12 OLF, 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 S12 OLF registered?

S12 OLF is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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