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A3 LAX

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,307 mi
Last recorded106,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LAX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 106,307 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 102,504 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 102,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 94,301 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 94,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 84,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 73,557 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 73,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 61,986 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 52,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 43,876 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,670 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 32,444 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,461 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread pattern

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread pattern

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread pattern

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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A3 LAX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A3 LAX, 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 A3 LAX registered?

A3 LAX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2013.

Is A3 LAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LAX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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