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LJ13 DBO

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,850 mi
Last recorded116,850 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 DBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 116,850 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 106,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 98,210 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 90,257 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 90,257 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,775 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 52,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall worn

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall worn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,283 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 27,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn smooth

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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LJ13 DBO is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 LJ13 DBO, 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 LJ13 DBO registered?

LJ13 DBO is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 10 April 2013.

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