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YJ13 VKK

2013 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,809 mi
Last recorded156,809 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VKK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 156,809 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 142,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 137,667 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 125,216 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 125,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 116,748 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 108,192 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 107,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center seat belt stalk cover missing

rear brake discs slightly corroded / worn

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,485 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,680 miles

engine cover undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,615 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,245 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 VKK 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 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 VKK, 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 YJ13 VKK registered?

YJ13 VKK is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YJ13 VKK 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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