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LB13 VAE

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,165 mi
Last recorded137,165 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 VAE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,165 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nsf outer cv gaiter seeping grease

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2025 137,164 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nsf outer cv gaiter seeping grease

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2024 130,993 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front outer driveshaft boot has a small leak of grease

Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,810 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 122,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 112,952 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,618 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 102,618 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,185 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,270 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 68,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NO WATER (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,397 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 38,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 26,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LB13 VAE 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 LB13 VAE, 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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LB13 VAE is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 30 August 2013.

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