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GY13 BGX

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,527 mi
Last recorded104,527 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY13 BGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,527 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 99,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint, or steering rack has play, just acceptable ()

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 99,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint, or steering rack has play, just acceptable ()

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm / inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 92,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm / inner edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,158 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear + worn 3/4mm

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full undertrays+ covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2021 81,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear + worn 3/4mm

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

full undertrays+ covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,729 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 75,729 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 65,995 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 65,995 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 58,330 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn 3/4 mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 58,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn 3/4 mm

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,734 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 37,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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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GY13 BGX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GY13 BGX, 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 GY13 BGX registered?

GY13 BGX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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