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LY53 NYS

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,537 mi
Last recorded91,537 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 NYS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 91,537 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in offside rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 91,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in offside rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front brake disc splash guard missing

Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,220 miles

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

nearside front brake disc back dust cover missing

Pass 14 May 2024 79,421 miles

nearside front brake disc back dust cover missing

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 23 May 2023 74,126 miles

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

nearside front brake disc back dust cover missing

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 6 May 2022 67,834 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 4 May 2022 67,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 May 2021 61,750 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Jun 2020 57,990 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2019 49,714 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 37,849 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,497 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 26,052 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

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

Under trays fitted

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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LY53 NYS is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red 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 LY53 NYS, 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 LY53 NYS registered?

LY53 NYS is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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