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VK63 VPY

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,055 mi
Last recorded141,055 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK63 VPY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 141,055 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 134,954 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 124,355 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Offside Front tyre wearing

Fail 6 Dec 2023 124,351 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Offside Front tyre wearing

Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,627 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 112,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2021 98,775 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 98,775 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near the legal limit and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 86,604 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 71,644 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 71,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,286 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 63,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,196 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,243 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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VK63 VPY is a 2013 BMW X5 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK63 VPY, 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 VK63 VPY registered?

VK63 VPY is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 6 December 2013.

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