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L15 YXB

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,669 mi
Last recorded134,669 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 YXB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 134,669 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 127,709 miles

Offside undertray damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 osr / nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 127,709 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to wheel bearings (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside undertray damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 osr / nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jul 2024 118,147 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,565 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2023 113,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,397 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 93,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake insecure Brake disc shield insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,779 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,278 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 22,717 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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L15 YXB is a 2013 BMW X3 in White 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 L15 YXB, 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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L15 YXB is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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