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V3 SWJ

2013 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,155 mi
Last recorded128,155 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 SWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 128,155 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 117,922 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 Feb 2024 110,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 110,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 102,116 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 102,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 97,658 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 97,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle Nearside rear tyre different structure.......... (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Offside front wing repeater lamp inop......... (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer motor not pumping water......... (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,847 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,382 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 73,590 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 65,915 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,760 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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V3 SWJ is a 2013 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V3 SWJ, 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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What year was V3 SWJ registered?

V3 SWJ is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 15 February 2013.

Is V3 SWJ safe to buy?

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