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LF63 NLM

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,622 mi
Last recorded122,622 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 NLM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 122,622 miles

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 111,906 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 95,231 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear floor pan corroded around rear subframe mounts but not seriously weakened.

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,750 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/scored, advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays covering tested components

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 72,252 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,958 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,016 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,495 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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LF63 NLM is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LF63 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

LF63 NLM is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2013.

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