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LF13 YMH

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,815 mi
Last recorded124,815 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 YMH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 124,815 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 124,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 115,982 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 115,982 miles

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 88,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 87,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,756 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 64,883 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 64,871 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,817 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

emissions 0-02 non recorded

Pass 8 May 2018 42,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre worn to approx 3.5mm

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 12 May 2017 33,580 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 23,548 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 YMH is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

LF13 YMH is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 15 May 2013.

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