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L4 DLU

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,740 mi
Last recorded136,740 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 DLU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 136,740 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 127,980 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 106,961 miles

Front brake disc back plates insecure

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 98,018 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2020 82,156 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pads being too low unsafe to test brake performence (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 57,344 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 57,344 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,492 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,649 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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L4 DLU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L4 DLU, 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 L4 DLU registered?

L4 DLU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2013.

Is L4 DLU safe to buy?

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