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LR13 PFU

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,991 mi
Last recorded164,991 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 PFU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 164,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside wing mirror unit has movement but still secure

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tail gate struts weak

Fail 9 Oct 2025 164,989 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner steering tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside wing mirror unit has movement but still secure

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tail gate struts weak

Pass 17 Oct 2024 158,051 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 142,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,762 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,033 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 125,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 116,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 103,532 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2018 90,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 77,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 61,348 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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LR13 PFU 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 LR13 PFU, 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 LR13 PFU registered?

LR13 PFU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is LR13 PFU safe to buy?

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