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AY63 VLA

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,398 mi
Last recorded143,398 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 VLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 143,398 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 143,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 127,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 124,084 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both side repeaters slight condensation

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

Rear tail gate button inop

Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear boot release button inop

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,108 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover perishing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover perishing

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 90,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner side light on op (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear signs of water damage but still ok to read

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,248 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear central seat belt covered by seat cover but still able to inspect

water ingress osf side repeater

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,660 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 66,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,495 miles

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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AY63 VLA is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY63 VLA, 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.

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What year was AY63 VLA registered?

AY63 VLA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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