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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

LB13 VAEMOT history

LB13 VAE is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
141,173 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 VAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 VAE was last recorded at 141,173 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 4,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,165 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,008 miles
Average per year
10,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,173 miles
  • 2025 – 137,165 miles
  • 2024 – 130,993 miles
  • 2023 – 122,810 miles
  • 2022 – 112,952 miles
  • 2021 – 102,618 miles
  • 2020 – 87,973 miles
  • 2019 – 74,185 miles
  • 2018 – 54,397 miles
  • 2016 – 38,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,173 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySome suspension bushes at rear deterioratingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nsf outer cv gaiter seeping grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,173 miles (+4,008)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    141,173 miles
    Test number
    897722355510
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySome suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

  2. Pass137,165 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,165 miles
    Test number
    831186343838
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNsf outer cv gaiter seeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

  3. Fail137,164 miles (+6,171)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,164 miles
    Test number
    893634311314
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNsf outer cv gaiter seeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome suspension bushes at rear deteriorating

  4. Pass130,993 miles (+8,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,993 miles
    Test number
    839975870907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer driveshaft boot has a small leak of grease

  5. Pass122,810 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,810 miles
    Test number
    503620284549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail122,805 miles (+9,853)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,805 miles
    Test number
    791353528834
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,952 miles (+10,334)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,952 miles
    Test number
    370034949155
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass102,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    119683294366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail102,618 miles (+14,645)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    397787466658
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,973 miles (+13,788)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,973 miles
    Test number
    773650231228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,185 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    266652500624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,270 miles
    Test number
    160966614270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,270 miles (+13,873)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,270 miles
    Test number
    305607774702
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NO WATER (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass54,397 miles (+16,068)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    525267235311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,329 miles (+11,474)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,329 miles
    Test number
    809287351263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,855 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    26,855 miles
    Test number
    571345944723
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB13 VAE

Does LB13 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 VAE is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 VAE?
The MOT on LB13 VAE is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 VAE done?
LB13 VAE was recorded at 141,173 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 10,745 miles a year.
Has LB13 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 VAE has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB13 VAE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB13 VAE find?
LB13 VAE passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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