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S26 GKH

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

202,007 mi
Last recorded202,007 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 GKH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 202,007 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 194,708 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2023 168,857 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2022 137,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 113,470 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 14 May 2019 89,627 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat belt receiver has cover missing .but still functions correctly.

Fail 13 May 2019 89,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20 [110w] dunlop run flat. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre rear seat belt receiver has cover missing .but still functions correctly.

Pass 22 May 2018 71,626 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,058 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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S26 GKH is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S26 GKH, 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 S26 GKH registered?

S26 GKH is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is S26 GKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 GKH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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