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S23 KAB

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,813 mi
Last recorded104,813 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 KAB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 99,665 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,547 miles

emissions not reading

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,187 miles

emissions not reading

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 72,306 miles

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,477 miles

emissions not reading

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,180 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,401 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 29,170 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 29,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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S23 KAB is a 2013 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S23 KAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S23 KAB registered?

S23 KAB is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 23 December 2013.

Is S23 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 KAB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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