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YJ13 VHU

2013 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,635 mi
Last recorded102,635 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VHU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 102,635 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 102,194 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 95,176 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 90,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 81,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,508 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 54,143 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,713 miles

o/s/f tyre has screw in the tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,434 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,367 miles

rear pads low 5mm check reg

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 VHU is a 2013 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

YJ13 VHU is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 8 April 2013.

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The MOT history for YJ13 VHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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