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BV13 APY

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,678 mi
Last recorded114,678 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 APY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 114,678 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 114,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 108,959 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 108,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 105,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 101,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,640 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,103 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 19 Mar 2020 83,103 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate sticky pad coming off

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,743 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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BV13 APY 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 BV13 APY, 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 BV13 APY registered?

BV13 APY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is BV13 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 APY 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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