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YH13 VHE

2013 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,393 mi
Last recorded72,393 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 VHE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,393 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 72,393 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 65,824 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 54,854 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 54,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 46,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,837 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 42,795 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 32,382 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,839 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 29,839 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,969 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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YH13 VHE is a 2013 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH13 VHE, 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 YH13 VHE registered?

YH13 VHE is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is YH13 VHE safe to buy?

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