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LF13 GZY

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,765 mi
Last recorded149,765 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 GZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 149,765 miles

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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 149,740 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 147,670 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 147,668 miles

Emissions unable to be completed No oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanger ()

Pass 17 Jul 2023 132,945 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 132,940 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 118,121 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 118,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 102,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 91,222 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 18 Jul 2020 91,222 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,032 miles

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

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2019 78,032 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2018 61,746 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2018 61,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 45,117 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,962 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,101 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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LF13 GZY is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LF13 GZY, 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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LF13 GZY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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