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EM55 LNM

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,870 mi
Last recorded158,870 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM55 LNM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 158,870 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 146,217 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 133,905 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 133,905 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 119,133 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm ,front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,094 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 60,478 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 46,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 46,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 32,840 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 32,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EM55 LNM is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EM55 LNM, 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 EM55 LNM registered?

EM55 LNM is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 5 November 2013.

Is EM55 LNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM55 LNM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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