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LF13 LZU

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,027 mi
Last recorded179,027 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 LZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 179,027 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 166,892 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 161,517 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 154,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 146,696 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 138,394 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 138,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,375 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,318 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2016 63,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

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 LZU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF13 LZU registered?

LF13 LZU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is LF13 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 LZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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