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NL63 FZF

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,485 mi
Last recorded104,485 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL63 FZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 104,485 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 104,431 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,342 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 102,342 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 95,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner ball joint

Offside Front brake disc heat shield missing

Fail 4 Feb 2025 95,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in inner ball joint

Offside Front brake disc heat shield missing

Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,239 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Fail 18 Jan 2024 84,230 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,693 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 74,693 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,413 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 67,403 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 60,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod excess movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 46,078 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,197 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,609 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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NL63 FZF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NL63 FZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL63 FZF registered?

NL63 FZF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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The MOT history for NL63 FZF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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