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EA53 YBM

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,170 mi
Last recorded147,170 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 YBM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 147,170 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 147,170 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 121,049 miles

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

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

boot lid can not be opened via boot button. only by key

Pass 23 Jul 2024 96,327 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,566 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 75,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,089 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,726 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 48,777 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 46,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,797 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 39,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,427 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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EA53 YBM 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 EA53 YBM, 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 EA53 YBM registered?

EA53 YBM is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is EA53 YBM safe to buy?

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