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FW63 ZZZ

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,533 mi
Last recorded164,533 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW63 ZZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 164,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2025 153,832 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front two track rod end ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 138,559 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2024 138,559 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 138,401 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge damaged to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs inner faces poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2023 117,965 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,013 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,733 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 80,733 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 64,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 51,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,866 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,630 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,596 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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FW63 ZZZ 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 FW63 ZZZ, 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 FW63 ZZZ registered?

FW63 ZZZ is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is FW63 ZZZ safe to buy?

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