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LF13 UWM

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,320 mi
Last recorded82,320 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 UWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 82,320 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) Tie Rod Slight Play

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

Fail 11 Sep 2026 82,320 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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) Tie Rod Slight Play

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 65,152 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 64,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 54,301 miles

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

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

Offside inner steering arm contains slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2023 52,347 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,160 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 40,820 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 40,817 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 36,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and tread disintegrating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Zero smoke, no readings available

Fail 30 Oct 2020 36,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling inner arch on L/H steering lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and tread disintegrating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Zero smoke, no readings available

Pass 27 Apr 2019 29,648 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 22,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 17,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,228 miles

child seat fitted

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 UWM is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UWM, 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 LF13 UWM registered?

LF13 UWM is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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