2013 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · YB13 BHZ
2013 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 167,749 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YB13 BHZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2023
- 167,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB13 BHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X5 (YB13 BHZ) between August 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge to s”.
YB13 BHZ Mileage History
- 08/08/2022164,520 mi
- 09/08/2022164,520 mi
- 28/07/2023167,749 mi+3,229 mi
Average of roughly 3,331 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X5 (E70)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Module FailureSerious
The gear train inside the EPB actuator strips, leaving the brake stuck on, screaming, or refusing to operate - a very common E70 ownership issue.
- Rear Air Suspension FailureSerious
Air bags crack with age and the compressor burns out trying to keep the rear of the car level. On UK cars it is almost a routine inspection item.
- Panoramic Sunroof FailureModerate
The large glass roof can jam, break guides, or block drains, leading to wet headlinings and electrical trouble in the rear of the car.
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