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OU13 GCY

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,817 mi
Last recorded109,817 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 GCY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 109,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,715 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,541 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2024 99,541 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 94,847 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,122 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,796 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 85,796 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,964 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,620 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 69,620 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,581 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,544 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 24,458 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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OU13 GCY is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OU13 GCY, 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 OU13 GCY registered?

OU13 GCY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is OU13 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU13 GCY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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