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S7 SOM

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,429 mi
Last recorded97,429 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 SOM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 97,429 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 90,565 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under engine limiting visual access

Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 84,517 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 78,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 71,796 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,254 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jan 2020 58,254 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 48,377 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 38,398 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 30,352 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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S7 SOM is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S7 SOM, 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 S7 SOM registered?

S7 SOM is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is S7 SOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 SOM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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