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X5 OVY

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,227 mi
Last recorded164,227 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 OVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 164,227 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 159,346 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2023 151,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 146,291 miles

N/S/F cv boot perish

cover fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2021 146,291 miles

N/S/F cv boot perish

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 139,134 miles

Covers fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear x2 Child seats fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 135,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 122,441 miles

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

engine covers fitted/ under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,156 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Fail 12 Dec 2017 119,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 85,531 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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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X5 OVY is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X5 OVY, 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

How do I check the history of X5 OVY?

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What year was X5 OVY registered?

X5 OVY is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is X5 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 OVY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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