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3656 BY

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,470 mi
Last recorded88,470 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3656 BY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 88,470 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 78,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,016 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 61,046 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2023 61,029 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,598 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 45,216 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 45,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall 275-40-r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing thin on 3mm approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2019 37,917 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 245/45 x 19 98 w rft

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall damaged 275/40 x 19 101 w rft

Pass 12 Mar 2017 25,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 21,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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3656 BY is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 69,256 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 X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3656 BY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3656 BY registered?

3656 BY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is 3656 BY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3656 BY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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