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ML13 MFY

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,865 mi
Last recorded126,865 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 MFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 126,865 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2025 117,864 miles

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

Offside Front Inner play in steering rack joint

Pass 28 May 2024 109,311 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 May 2023 99,100 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2022 88,959 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2021 78,652 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2020 72,142 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Slight play tie rod

Pass 11 Apr 2019 60,858 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 60,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 49,564 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 49,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,249 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,141 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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ML13 MFY 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 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 ML13 MFY, 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 ML13 MFY registered?

ML13 MFY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is ML13 MFY safe to buy?

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