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VN63 VJX

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,896 mi
Last recorded130,896 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN63 VJX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 130,896 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 130,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 119,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn heavily on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,005 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension, upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, marks goes after couple seconds (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 94,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower suspension, upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides, marks goes after couple seconds (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,017 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 90,017 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,366 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,399 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,293 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,819 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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VN63 VJX 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 76.9%.

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 VN63 VJX, 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 VN63 VJX registered?

VN63 VJX is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 29 November 2013.

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