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LB13 FSZ

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,610 mi
Last recorded111,610 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 111,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 104,057 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 103,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder heavily worn and completely bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2024 96,413 miles

Both front backplates missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear condensation in light unit

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 96,369 miles

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

Both front backplates missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear condensation in light unit

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 86,107 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 86,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,817 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,375 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,062 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,377 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 30,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 FSZ 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 73.3%.

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 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 FSZ, 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 FSZ registered?

LB13 FSZ is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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