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A21 OAL

2013 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,004 mi
Last recorded123,004 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 OAL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 123,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2026 122,995 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 112,697 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 84,858 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 79,215 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))

offside front back plate insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,114 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 75,112 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,828 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,392 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 58,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,414 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside tread

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,009 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A21 OAL is a 2013 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A21 OAL, 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

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What year was A21 OAL registered?

A21 OAL is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is A21 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 OAL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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