2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 BMW X5 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,303 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,303 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Side repeaters: not working3.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    180 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    88 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    38 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics9.7%
  2. Tyres7.8%
  3. Brakes4.4%
  4. Suspension4.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Wheels0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: side repeaters: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 BMW X5?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2013 BMW X5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,303 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 BMW X5?

The most common failure reasons were side repeaters: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 BMW X5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).