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AE08 KAT

2013 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,082 mi
Last recorded115,082 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 KAT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,082 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear in bands on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 110,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,585 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,898 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 97,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 96,831 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 92,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 87,281 miles

Slight play in both front track control arm bushes

Pass 25 May 2019 77,926 miles
Pass 27 May 2018 68,291 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 68,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 56,006 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,656 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Apr 2016 42,439 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate cracked

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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AE08 KAT 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 AE08 KAT, 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 AE08 KAT registered?

AE08 KAT is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is AE08 KAT safe to buy?

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