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LF63 FKM

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,987 mi
Last recorded156,987 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 FKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 156,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 150,328 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 150,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 144,904 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 144,904 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 139,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 128,065 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 118,105 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 118,105 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,401 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 108,399 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,536 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2019 85,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 56,793 miles

Childseats fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Right on the limit. (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 56,793 miles

Childseats fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Right on the limit. (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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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LF63 FKM is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LF63 FKM, 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 LF63 FKM registered?

LF63 FKM is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2013.

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