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MJ63 XLN

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,837 mi
Last recorded143,837 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ63 XLN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 143,837 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 143,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low refit bulb and reset aim ok (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.8mm (legal limit 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel very slight play in o/s steering arm to rack inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,739 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in tie rod at steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 125,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in tie rod at steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 106,022 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 85,753 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 85,751 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,666 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 55,826 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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MJ63 XLN is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ63 XLN, 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 MJ63 XLN registered?

MJ63 XLN is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 12 November 2013.

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