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S8 CAC

2013 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

231,870 mi
Last recorded231,870 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 CAC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 231,870 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 216,248 miles

outer edges both front tyres wearing

Pass 19 Mar 2024 196,530 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine x bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2024 196,356 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine x bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2023 170,240 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 151,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 138,932 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 132,173 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,504 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 67,278 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,747 miles

front tyres low tread edges

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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S8 CAC is a 2013 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S8 CAC, 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 S8 CAC registered?

S8 CAC is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is S8 CAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 CAC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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