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LJ13 FZT

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,472 mi
Last recorded147,472 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 147,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (FNY) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 146,907 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (FNY) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 134,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 120,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 108,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 97,019 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,353 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,969 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,092 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,017 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 40,235 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 FZT is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 LJ13 FZT, 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 LJ13 FZT registered?

LJ13 FZT is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ13 FZT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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