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CU63 VBL

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,457 mi
Last recorded105,457 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 VBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 105,457 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 105,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 99,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 95,588 miles

general corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,431 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 77,527 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,776 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 67,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,992 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 65,992 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2020 57,468 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 57,468 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,988 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,557 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,561 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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CU63 VBL is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU63 VBL, 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 CU63 VBL registered?

CU63 VBL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is CU63 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU63 VBL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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