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A201 GEL

2013 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

245,019 mi
Last recorded245,019 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA201 GEL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 245,019 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 239,777 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Aug 2023 233,997 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 228,708 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 223,229 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 214,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 185,657 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 154,312 miles

Nearside Front NSF Tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 123,223 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,689 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 88,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A201 GEL is a 2013 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A201 GEL, 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 A201 GEL registered?

A201 GEL is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is A201 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A201 GEL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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