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GL13 VAM

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,224 mi
Last recorded104,224 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 VAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,224 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,211 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,330 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,279 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 31 Oct 2022 76,266 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,768 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF/OSF/NSR. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/NSR, Further wear will result in M.O.T failure. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 64,768 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 315/35/20 11OW RSC/RFT. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF/OSF/NSR. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR, Further wear will result in M.O.T failure. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,536 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 50,215 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 50,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,829 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 39,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 31,613 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,381 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

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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GL13 VAM 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 73.3%.

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 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 GL13 VAM, 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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What year was GL13 VAM registered?

GL13 VAM is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 24 August 2013.

Is GL13 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 VAM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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