Skip to main content

Used 2013 BMW X5 Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
38 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
1 out of 5 stars

2013 x5 diesel

Mariano, 04/21/2016
2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
11 of 64 people found this review helpful

Run the other way from these cars, too many problems

Safety
1 out of 5 stars
Technology
1 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Interior
1 out of 5 stars
Comfort
1 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

Comfortable and stylish

Shawn, 04/01/2022
2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've read the reviews. Yes I agree the 3.0 35i Premium does burn oil and probably less trouble than the 50i 4.4L. Another review said they add 1 quart of oil per year. That is the same experience I've had. I bought the vehicle in 2018 with 70k miles on it and currently setting at 106k. I put close to $3k in the SUV shortly after I bought it -new 18" tires, control arms and bushings. The comfort is unlike anything I've ever driven. I tried an Audi Q7 and comfort was not even close to the X5. I like the E70 body style over the current F15 style and the E70 feels like your driving a tank. Only complaint is the sub-par plastic parts. The front console plastic blinds - I had to replace. The direct sunlight will melt the glue in between the plastic blind pieces, so be sure to use a sun visor to protect interior. Also, the sun visors are horrible! They are so small and the plastic male piece that snaps in to the female end wears out over time. Now it falls out sometimes when I'm using the visor. I bought this vehicle $17k. You can't even find an F15 with less than 80k miles for less than $20k.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
2013 BMW X5 for sale near you
Showing 3 of 99 listings
See all 99 listings

5 out of 5 stars

Terrific highway King

Chris Mako Kunkletown PA, 10/04/2023
updated 04/08/2024
2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought a used 2013 X5 Diesel 9/21 with 122K. I was a little concerned about some issues with turbos and emissions nonsense. I figured most were serviced by the Dealers and should be OK. If I had issues with the emissions I would get the car deleted and return it to it proper design. I chose it because the VW Toureg was the other option but did not like the Timing belt and V6 prefer straight inline chain drive Diesels. Finally got to do a road trip to SD from PA. This was great I was able to TOP END the car in Iowa 133 mph smooth and steady cranked it for a couple of minutes. Most of the trip West of the Mississippi river was above 80 - 90 mph and what a excellent steady cruiser. I did push the car into limp mode 3 times but shutting it off and restarting reset it and even in limp mode it cruised at 80 with cruise control on just weak acceleration. 4000K miles and the limp mode popped up 3X. The car is comfortable my wife and I did 900 miles the first day and can say we felt fine. I have had several diesels and this one is probably the best one yet. I totaled out the 2013 X5 hit a tree that feel across the road. Like it so much bought a 2012 with 99K miles. I like this one even more smoother and faster. These are such great cars and a bargain at $10-15K. They are a solid land yachts with good MPG I avg. over 22/gal which gets better on long highway cruises. Get one you will love it!

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

Items per page:
5