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LB13 CYU

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,807 mi
Last recorded139,807 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 CYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 139,807 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 139,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 131,112 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 131,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 122,060 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 122,058 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,209 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 113,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 106,271 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 104,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,016 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,221 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,493 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 40,438 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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LB13 CYU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB13 CYU, 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 LB13 CYU registered?

LB13 CYU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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