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S20 LYS

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,831 mi
Last recorded95,831 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 LYS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 95,831 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 90,333 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,781 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,090 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 61,133 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 61,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 57,252 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,546 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 44,485 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 35,492 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 27,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,755 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,355 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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S20 LYS is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S20 LYS, 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 S20 LYS registered?

S20 LYS is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is S20 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 LYS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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