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SR13 AET

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,505 mi
Last recorded87,505 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR13 AET
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 87,505 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Oct 2025 87,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 83,847 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet jammed (3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 80,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,291 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 62,291 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,136 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 42,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,274 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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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SR13 AET is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SR13 AET, 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 SR13 AET registered?

SR13 AET is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is SR13 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR13 AET shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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