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LR13 XMF

2013 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,613 mi
Last recorded126,613 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 XMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 126,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 113,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 100,102 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S/F inner track rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 100,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S/F inner track rod slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,828 miles

Front tyres have run flat markings Rear tyres have no run flat markings

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Has very slight play in inner steering joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber dust covers show signs of separation

Fail 23 Sep 2022 84,828 miles

Front tyres have run flat markings Rear tyres have no run flat markings

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Has very slight play in inner steering joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber dust covers show signs of separation

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle shows signs of a leak (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 84,660 miles

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

possible washer bottle leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2022 84,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

possible washer bottle leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,065 miles

Both Rear Tyres Low Tread

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,973 miles

slight noise evident offside steering system

Fail 7 Nov 2019 66,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight noise evident offside steering system

Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,481 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit

slight noise evident offside steering system

Pass 13 Nov 2017 25,763 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,104 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 24,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 24,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,505 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 XMF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR13 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

LR13 XMF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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