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X16 DAT

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,963 mi
Last recorded142,963 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX16 DAT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 142,963 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 132,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge allmost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 121,023 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 109,254 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,263 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,279 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,226 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,880 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread bald on outer edge

Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,880 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre tread bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread bald on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,957 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,229 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 34,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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X16 DAT 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 83.3%.

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 X16 DAT, 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 X16 DAT registered?

X16 DAT is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is X16 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X16 DAT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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