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ML13 YYX

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,062 mi
Last recorded104,062 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 YYX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 104,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 96,292 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 96,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,450 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2024 89,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,701 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 71,814 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 71,814 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,990 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2021 62,990 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,210 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 57,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 47,842 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 May 2018 41,521 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 34,362 miles

Oil leak from gearbox area

emissions too clean to register

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,586 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 YYX is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML13 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

ML13 YYX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 3 May 2013.

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