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DG13 LYF

2013 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

172,408 mi
Last recorded172,408 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 LYF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 172,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner plus outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 159,964 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 143,006 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 121,681 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,867 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/45 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked - Advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 40,942 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 40,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,690 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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DG13 LYF is a 2013 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG13 LYF, 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 DG13 LYF registered?

DG13 LYF is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is DG13 LYF safe to buy?

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