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VU62 VXF

2013 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,004 mi
Last recorded95,004 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 VXF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 95,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,408 miles

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute side repeater has water ingress (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 79,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,652 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front level sensor seized

Rear level sensor linkages seized both

Fail 23 Sep 2022 76,652 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Headlamp aim too high both excessivy high due to level sensors seized (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front level sensor seized

Rear level sensor linkages seized both

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,133 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 64,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected brake caliper clip out of place (1.1.16 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,083 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,195 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 30,132 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,207 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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VU62 VXF is a 2013 BMW X5 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU62 VXF, 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 VU62 VXF registered?

VU62 VXF is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 9 January 2013.

Is VU62 VXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 VXF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU62 VXF have outstanding finance?

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