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MK63 CTY

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,070 mi
Last recorded117,070 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK63 CTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 117,070 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2026 117,066 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,259 miles

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2025 107,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2024 99,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Aug 2024 99,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2023 93,693 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,148 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pad sensor not in pad

Fail 2 Sep 2022 88,148 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pad sensor not in pad

Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,804 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,962 miles

Front 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 39,654 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,600 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays 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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MK63 CTY is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MK63 CTY, 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 MK63 CTY registered?

MK63 CTY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 24 October 2013.

Is MK63 CTY safe to buy?

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