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WH51 LAW

2013 BMW X5

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

120,279 mi
Last recorded120,279 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH51 LAW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 120,279 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2026 119,721 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (has been repaired) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 May 2026 119,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (has been repaired) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2026 158,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 111,078 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 111,066 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 146,141 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 104,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 135,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 135,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 91,900 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 124,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge well worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 124,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge well worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2022 78,872 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 113,613 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,299 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 93,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,527 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,871 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,150 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 66,150 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,589 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 43,723 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 37,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,010 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 23,727 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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WH51 LAW is a 2013 BMW X5 in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 WH51 LAW, 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 WH51 LAW registered?

WH51 LAW is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2013.

Is WH51 LAW safe to buy?

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