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LG13 VBL

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,830 mi
Last recorded71,830 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG13 VBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 71,830 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 48,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 42,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 42,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 38,268 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 34,079 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,891 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,525 miles

Emission Very Lean

Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,035 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,361 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,827 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 18,824 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LG13 VBL is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LG13 VBL, 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 LG13 VBL registered?

LG13 VBL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is LG13 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG13 VBL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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