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LJ56 ALS

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,420 mi
Last recorded60,420 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 ALS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 60,420 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 58,393 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 58,393 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 55,981 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 55,981 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,103 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 48,728 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 46,435 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2018 44,315 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,890 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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LJ56 ALS is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ56 ALS, 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 LJ56 ALS registered?

LJ56 ALS is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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