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YJ13 VEL

2013 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,430 mi
Last recorded110,430 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VEL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 110,430 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 95,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 85,065 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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,291 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,152 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,373 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 60,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,841 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 leaking ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,629 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 45,629 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1;6mm & worn on edge / nail in tread advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,310 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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YJ13 VEL is a 2013 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ13 VEL, 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 YJ13 VEL registered?

YJ13 VEL is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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