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S900 DWS

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

169,778 mi
Last recorded169,778 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 DWS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2026 169,778 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 117,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 117,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 162,133 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 162,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 112,650 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 154,569 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear to flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 145,044 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 145,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 132,282 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources L/H (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 132,282 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources L/H (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 89,799 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 119,803 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 83,958 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 83,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 112,328 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 79,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 69,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside headlamp aim pattern only just visable

Pass 7 Mar 2018 89,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,057 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both)(shorter pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in centre, also worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre, also worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,164 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,851 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,164 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,436 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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S900 DWS is a 2013 BMW X5 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 S900 DWS, 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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S900 DWS is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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