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ELL 156A

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

106,609 mi
Last recorded106,609 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELL 156A
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 106,609 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 96,434 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,647 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,042 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 62,409 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 62,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 58,342 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,894 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,095 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,086 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 31,141 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,504 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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ELL 156A 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 93.3%.

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 ELL 156A, 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

How do I check the history of ELL 156A?

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What year was ELL 156A registered?

ELL 156A is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is ELL 156A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELL 156A shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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