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LV13 JLU

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,567 mi
Last recorded82,567 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV13 JLU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 82,567 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 80,925 miles

slight play in steering rack os

Pass 21 Oct 2024 77,190 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,528 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount stiff

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 68,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,594 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear brake pads getting low

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2020 61,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,476 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 47,476 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,241 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,674 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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LV13 JLU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc 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 LV13 JLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV13 JLU registered?

LV13 JLU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is LV13 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV13 JLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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