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A26 SMR

2013 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,654 mi
Last recorded124,654 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SMR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 124,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 124,027 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 118,377 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury nearside rear fog light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light nearside (4.5.4 (a))

Road wheel fractured nearside rear (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 107,029 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

condensation in both sides side repeater lens

emissions not detected

Pass 5 Nov 2021 96,323 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres and the drivers side rear tyre have multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,463 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Undertrays fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 64,883 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Front wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner side light not working.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 47,167 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 47,075 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,111 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,555 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge close to seperating

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 31,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge close to seperating

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear 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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A26 SMR is a 2013 BMW X5 in White 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 A26 SMR, 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 A26 SMR registered?

A26 SMR is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 5 April 2013.

Is A26 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 SMR 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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