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SO13 FBV

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,124 mi
Last recorded94,124 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 FBV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 92,564 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 86,957 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 82,624 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 79,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,911 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 73,408 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 66,828 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,251 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 35,769 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 14 Oct 2016 35,767 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,283 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and groved (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

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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SO13 FBV 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 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 SO13 FBV, 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 SO13 FBV registered?

SO13 FBV is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is SO13 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO13 FBV 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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