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EL04 JSL

2013 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,822 mi
Last recorded87,822 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL04 JSL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 87,822 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 87,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 76,502 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters incorectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters incorectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the limit 1.6mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 62,701 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the limit 1.6mm and wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear brake discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 54,313 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 49,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic sill gaurds undertray+engine cover

Pass 17 Nov 2020 45,827 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 40,178 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 40,152 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 29,286 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 29,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 21,201 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 20,652 miles

Unable to test windscreen washers, frozen.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 14,832 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 10,097 miles

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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EL04 JSL is a 2013 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EL04 JSL, 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.

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EL04 JSL is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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