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BD63 LXT

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,721 mi
Last recorded170,721 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 LXT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 170,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2026 170,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2024 154,616 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 130,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs are lipped on the inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

N/s side repeater has water ingress

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on the inner edge laminations are visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded and loose. has been rubbing on the disc at some point

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyrese are slightly worn on the inner edge

many under trays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Fail 21 Nov 2023 129,656 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs are lipped on the inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords on the inner edge laminations are visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded and loose. has been rubbing on the disc at some point

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyrese are slightly worn on the inner edge

both indicator side repeaters have water ingress

many under trays fitted at time of test obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2022 106,013 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 91,153 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 91,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 71,877 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 71,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 55,515 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,419 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BD63 LXT is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD63 LXT, 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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BD63 LXT is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2013.

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