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LO05 LLL

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,129 mi
Last recorded145,129 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO05 LLL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 145,129 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 145,129 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 138,558 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside [both edges worn on both tyres and nearside tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 138,558 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside [both edges worn on both tyres and nearside tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 129,483 miles

Front nearside and offside brake backing plates slight play

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 120,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 116,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 112,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,080 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 97,636 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,713 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,513 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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LO05 LLL is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LO05 LLL, 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 LO05 LLL registered?

LO05 LLL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LO05 LLL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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