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DY63 VYJ

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,809 mi
Last recorded93,809 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY63 VYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 93,809 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 16 Jan 2026 93,774 miles

Offside Front Inner Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,656 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 87,430 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 87,404 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,364 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 84,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,577 miles

Slight play in steering o/s

Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,381 miles

o/s/f shock absorber slight leak

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 12 Nov 2020 77,381 miles

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

o/s/f shock absorber slight leak

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 16 May 2019 71,900 miles

Slight dampness around o/s/f shocker.

Pass 16 May 2018 67,863 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,608 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,693 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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DY63 VYJ is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY63 VYJ, 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

How do I check the history of DY63 VYJ?

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What year was DY63 VYJ registered?

DY63 VYJ is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DY63 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY63 VYJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY63 VYJ have outstanding finance?

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