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LM13 PVU

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,763 mi
Last recorded136,763 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 PVU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 136,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 125,300 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif has a leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 125,120 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif has a leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 109,033 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 93,578 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear differential has small leak

Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,619 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,525 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,272 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 68,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 58,607 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,265 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn outer edges of tread

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LM13 PVU is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM13 PVU, 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 LM13 PVU registered?

LM13 PVU is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 11 June 2013.

Is LM13 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 PVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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