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AB55 MER

2013 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,566 mi
Last recorded101,566 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 MER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 101,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 96,281 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 96,281 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 95,266 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 92,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,509 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,490 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,751 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,417 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,477 miles

osf tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

Fail 18 Feb 2016 45,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

osf tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

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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AB55 MER is a 2013 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AB55 MER, 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 AB55 MER registered?

AB55 MER is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is AB55 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 MER shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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