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BG13 BYO

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 BYO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 95,973 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 92,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 84,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 77,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,164 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing between tread and both rear inner tread is stepping up and down. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 76,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing between tread and both rear inner tread is stepping up and down. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 74,675 miles

Front brake discs worn, pads 70% worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner tread

Offside Steering arm/drumstick inner joint slight play.

Fail 7 Jul 2021 74,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front brake discs worn, pads 70% worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner tread

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

Offside Steering arm/drumstick inner joint slight play.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,968 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tailgate release switch not working.

Fail 30 Jul 2020 69,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tailgate release switch not working.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,943 miles

smoke test carried out but unable to print results due to low emissions

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,107 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,946 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,080 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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BG13 BYO is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 BG13 BYO, 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 BG13 BYO registered?

BG13 BYO is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is BG13 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 BYO 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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