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YG13 CEF

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,756 mi
Last recorded160,756 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 CEF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 160,756 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 149,446 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 149,436 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 140,221 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 140,097 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 130,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 123,701 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 123,701 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 110,017 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,061 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 61,060 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YG13 CEF 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 69.2%.

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 YG13 CEF, 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 YG13 CEF registered?

YG13 CEF is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2013.

Is YG13 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG13 CEF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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