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YJ13 VTE

2013 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,146 mi
Last recorded106,146 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 106,146 miles

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

Front Back plates missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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 30 Sep 2024 99,633 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 99,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 89,935 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 89,614 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s n/ rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Oct 2022 76,863 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 63,466 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,220 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,677 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 46,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,900 miles

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

Rear tyres both worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2017 33,764 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,341 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

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 VTE is a 2013 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YJ13 VTE, 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 VTE registered?

YJ13 VTE is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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