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LB13 LFR

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,644 mi
Last recorded59,644 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 LFR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 59,644 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 59,644 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 55,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 50,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge. 3mm. Bald on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 44,797 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 44,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 40,265 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 35,851 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

manufacturers undertrays fitted to 90 % of vehicles under side

Fail 21 Oct 2020 34,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h.i.d (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Pirelli 225/60/17 runflat currently fitted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

manufacturers undertrays fitted to 90 % of vehicles under side

Pass 8 May 2019 25,359 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 24,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 22,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 22,829 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,142 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 LFR is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFR, 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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LB13 LFR is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2013.

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