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DA53 ELM

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,064 mi
Last recorded96,064 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ELM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 96,064 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 92,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 88,896 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 88,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,938 miles

all tyres getting worn

Pass 14 Jun 2022 79,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,264 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,119 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear very slightly cracked and wearing slightly on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 62,826 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,575 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 54,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20w r/f/t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,679 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,464 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 27,700 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Dec 2015 27,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

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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DA53 ELM is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA53 ELM, 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 DA53 ELM registered?

DA53 ELM is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 4 January 2013.

Is DA53 ELM safe to buy?

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