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LJ63 NHC

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,605 mi
Last recorded101,605 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 NHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 101,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 79,694 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 79,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 74,573 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 74,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,883 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 60,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 52,110 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 37,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 32,574 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Fail 19 Aug 2017 32,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R19, cut on tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut on tread, strong advice

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,740 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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LJ63 NHC is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LJ63 NHC, 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 LJ63 NHC registered?

LJ63 NHC is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ63 NHC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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