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LP62 DFA

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,034 mi
Last recorded128,034 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP62 DFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 128,034 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2026 128,034 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2025 123,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 123,961 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 115,655 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 107,575 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Dec 2023 107,575 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,902 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,166 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 91,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,390 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 82,390 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 74,316 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 74,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,321 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 55,526 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has play but not excessive

Fail 4 Dec 2017 55,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle does not release under load (5.2.5a)

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has play but not excessive

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,690 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,179 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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LP62 DFA is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LP62 DFA, 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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LP62 DFA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 28 January 2013.

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