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P5 YFA

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,262 mi
Last recorded66,262 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 YFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 66,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,518 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 56,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 53,208 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,412 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 46,163 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 42,693 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 42,693 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 37,191 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,162 miles

Front discs inner face corroded + pitted

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres cracking + perished

Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,373 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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P5 YFA is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P5 YFA, 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 P5 YFA registered?

P5 YFA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 20 August 2013.

Is P5 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 YFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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