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LJ13 YLM

2013 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,986 mi
Last recorded83,986 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 YLM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 83,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 83,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 83,813 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 81,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,853 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 117,385 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 117,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tryes worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad warning light wire rubbing slightly on wheel

Fail 16 Mar 2021 105,011 miles

Brake performance not tested n/s/r brake hose badly damaged (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tryes worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad warning light wire rubbing slightly on wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2020 94,856 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,533 miles

N/s/f exterior cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,798 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 64,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 32,870 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 32,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,727 miles

Under-trays fitted

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 YLM is a 2013 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

LJ13 YLM is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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