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L17 DMF

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,843 mi
Last recorded147,843 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 DMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 147,843 miles

Minor damage to windscreen at Nearside (small chip less than 10mm in diameter)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 134,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 120,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,975 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play grease also dissipating (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Disc backplates adrift

Fail 4 Oct 2022 107,975 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play grease also dissipating (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Disc backplates adrift

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,127 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 97,127 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 89,802 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 89,802 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 81,325 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,865 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,503 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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L17 DMF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L17 DMF, 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 L17 DMF registered?

L17 DMF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 15 October 2013.

Is L17 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 DMF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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