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FV13 SYO

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,704 mi
Last recorded153,704 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 SYO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 153,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 139,935 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 128,606 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 123,273 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 116,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 116,301 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,976 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,961 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 102,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,751 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 87,757 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 72,422 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 58,025 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 58,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front head lamps aim too low (1.8)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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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FV13 SYO 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 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 FV13 SYO, 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 FV13 SYO registered?

FV13 SYO is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 10 July 2013.

Is FV13 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 SYO 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 FV13 SYO have outstanding finance?

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