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LF13 VXM

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,379 mi
Last recorded84,379 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 84,379 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 71,708 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect worn to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r 1.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 71,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect worn to wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r 1.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 71,696 miles

Front Side repeater not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF NSR, OSR is very worn on inside, strongly advise changing and checking alignment of rear causing the excessive wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 59,239 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 55,598 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 55,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 53,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,832 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,953 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,939 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,760 miles

Nearside Front worn on edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,054 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 VXM is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue 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 LF13 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

LF13 VXM is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is LF13 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 VXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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