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MV13 YKK

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 YKK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 94,987 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,422 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 84,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Locking mechanism not working (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing X2 bolts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing X2 bolts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 75,962 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 69,465 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Moisture LED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tai gate release switch broken, but key fob still works

Fail 3 Apr 2023 69,465 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Moisture LED (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Tai gate release switch broken, but key fob still works

Pass 7 Apr 2022 62,200 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 62,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,286 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 60,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 52,367 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 52,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,349 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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MV13 YKK is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV13 YKK, 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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MV13 YKK is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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