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TT55 ELS

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,412 mi
Last recorded64,412 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTT55 ELS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 64,412 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 97,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 62,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,144 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 59,373 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,527 miles

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

Offside Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2023 56,331 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,300 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 53,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 53,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 49,473 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 41,365 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 41,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,507 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 47,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 31,513 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,120 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 25,263 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 25,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,959 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,059 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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TT55 ELS is a 2013 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 TT55 ELS, 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 TT55 ELS registered?

TT55 ELS is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 9 September 2013.

Is TT55 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TT55 ELS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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