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OE13 YFU

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,714 mi
Last recorded115,714 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE13 YFU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 115,714 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 108,358 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Nov 2024 108,358 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Nov 2023 98,236 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2021 81,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,687 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,160 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 61,521 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 61,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,580 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 21 Nov 2017 54,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,633 miles

Emissions too low to test

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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OE13 YFU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE13 YFU, 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 OE13 YFU registered?

OE13 YFU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is OE13 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE13 YFU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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