2013 BMW X5 · 13,655 MOT tests
2013 BMW X5 reliability
2013 BMW X5s fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 21 X5 years (13,655 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 19.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 94,542
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,655
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Tyres6.5%
- Suspension3.2%
- Brakes2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Side repeater not working 2.89%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.59%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.71%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.99%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.94%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.51%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.23%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.14%)
Other years
Every BMW X5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 BMW X5 reliable?
2013 BMW X5s fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 21 X5 years (13,655 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often side repeater not working (2.89% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.59% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 BMW X5 shows 94,542 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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