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LM13 AEV

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,349 mi
Last recorded162,349 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 AEV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 162,349 miles

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

Offside Front side indicator repeater no working but has front wrap around lens

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 149,839 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both & wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 149,821 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both & wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 140,852 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 131,534 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 123,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,154 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 111,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,992 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,402 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 87,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 10 May 2016 57,654 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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LM13 AEV is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM13 AEV, 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 LM13 AEV registered?

LM13 AEV is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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