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LJ13 DFO

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,147 mi
Last recorded122,147 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 122,147 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 104,156 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 104,156 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 96,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 94,120 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,029 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 87,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 78,435 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 78,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,688 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 68,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 63,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,857 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,515 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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LJ13 DFO is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ13 DFO, 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 DFO registered?

LJ13 DFO is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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