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YJ13 VYU

2013 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,803 mi
Last recorded110,803 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 110,803 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side, also the pair between body & subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 106,797 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 100,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 94,518 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 94,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 86,032 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 85,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions On 3mm and also cracking (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 80,599 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,048 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 77,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 69,774 miles

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 69,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 65,118 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,261 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 VYU is a 2013 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VYU, 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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YJ13 VYU is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 9 April 2013.

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