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LA51 LYD

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,617 mi
Last recorded93,617 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 LYD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 93,615 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,327 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 76,646 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 76,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 68,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slightly stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slightly stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,049 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,112 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,730 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 43,730 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 34,769 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 26,864 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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LA51 LYD is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LA51 LYD, 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 LA51 LYD registered?

LA51 LYD is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 20 December 2013.

Is LA51 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 LYD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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