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LC13 VMR

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,803 mi
Last recorded120,803 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC13 VMR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 120,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 109,663 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2024 100,183 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 89,126 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,012 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,890 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 85,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,574 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 76,388 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,486 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,605 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 46,748 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,170 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 VMR is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

LC13 VMR is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is LC13 VMR safe to buy?

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