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FE03 ELY

2013 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,216 mi
Last recorded135,216 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 ELY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 135,216 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 125,404 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,478 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 79,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 61,834 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 57,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 44,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,263 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 25,800 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,825 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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FE03 ELY is a 2013 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE03 ELY, 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 FE03 ELY registered?

FE03 ELY is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is FE03 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE03 ELY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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