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AB08 BAT

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,570 mi
Last recorded127,570 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BAT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 127,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 118,251 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 108,562 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 100,729 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,105 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 95,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 86,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,434 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 68,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,399 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,184 miles

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

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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AB08 BAT 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 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 AB08 BAT, 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 AB08 BAT registered?

AB08 BAT is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2013.

Is AB08 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BAT 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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