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A4 VYB

2013 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,590 mi
Last recorded140,590 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X570,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VYB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 140,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 126,790 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate insecure

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 113,409 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 98,323 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,626 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 90,626 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,137 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 82,137 miles

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

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,296 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,073 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch unclips but works ok (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,781 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 52,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 38,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,129 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread

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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A4 VYB is a 2013 BMW X5 in White 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 A4 VYB, 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 A4 VYB registered?

A4 VYB is a 2013 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2013.

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