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J99 YMH

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 YMH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 107,000 miles

29% brake imbalance across front axle

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to the point of cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

heavy oil leak from engine / gearbox area

o/s/f brake fluctuation only just meeting MOT criteria at this time

Fail 10 Apr 2026 106,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL on constantly (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

29% brake imbalance across front axle

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to the point of cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

heavy oil leak from engine / gearbox area

o/s/f brake fluctuation only just meeting MOT criteria at this time

Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,042 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 102,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 94,018 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 89,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 86,059 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 78,633 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all brake pipes HEAVILY greased

Pass 26 May 2020 72,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 72,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 66,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 57,715 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 57,715 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,886 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 42,595 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 42,529 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES WORN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,586 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 35,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J99 YMH is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J99 YMH, 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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J99 YMH is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 21 January 2013.

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