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LC13 MDY

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,651 mi
Last recorded102,651 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 MDY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 102,651 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2026 102,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2025 93,997 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2024 88,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 81,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,014 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2022 71,014 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2021 62,156 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2021 62,156 miles

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

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

Offside condensation in side repeater

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 57,263 miles

Nail in tyre both rears

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 53,688 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 47,787 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Pass 22 May 2017 39,947 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/F tyre wearing heavily on outer edge , recommend replacement ASAP

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

O/S/F tyre wearing heavily on inner edge . Recommend replacement ASAP

O/S/R tyre worn down to wear markers

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,898 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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LC13 MDY is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC13 MDY, 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 LC13 MDY registered?

LC13 MDY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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