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LJ13 VWC

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,856 mi
Last recorded104,856 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 VWC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,856 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 79,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 63,750 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,705 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 43,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,539 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 38,539 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 26,405 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 21,102 miles

Under-trays fitted.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges.

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge & has cuts in tread.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 20,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges.

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge & has cuts in tread.

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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LJ13 VWC 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 84.6%.

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 LJ13 VWC, 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 LJ13 VWC registered?

LJ13 VWC is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is LJ13 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ13 VWC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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