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BL13 CUY

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 CUY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 123,332 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 103,377 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 81,379 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate insecure

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

engine covers fitted undertrays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 73,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 65,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 64,136 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 64,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 58,313 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 58,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wipers not tested due to insufficient washer fluid

Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,549 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 50,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,283 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily perished & low tread on inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre heavily perished & low tread on inside edge

Fail 9 Jun 2017 41,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre heavily perished & low tread on inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre heavily perished & low tread on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,281 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 31,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BL13 CUY is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BL13 CUY, 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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BL13 CUY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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