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YB13 ZBJ

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,451 mi
Last recorded64,451 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 ZBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 64,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 63,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,435 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 51,110 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 51,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,465 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox support mounting bracket heavy corrosion ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 46,463 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox support mounting bracket heavy corrosion ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,840 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,888 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,092 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 37,092 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting of on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing first signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting of on inner edge but not showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting of on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,662 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 25 Jul 2017 25,373 miles

Front discs have slight corroded lip

Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,628 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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YB13 ZBJ is a 2013 BMW X5 in Grey 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 YB13 ZBJ, 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 YB13 ZBJ registered?

YB13 ZBJ is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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