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FN63 BYB

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,271 mi
Last recorded104,271 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN63 BYB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 104,271 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 96,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 96,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 89,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,761 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 62,448 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 62,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 49,783 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2019 49,783 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,346 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,093 miles

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

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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FN63 BYB is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FN63 BYB, 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 FN63 BYB registered?

FN63 BYB is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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