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SA63 YCJ

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,872 mi
Last recorded89,872 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA63 YCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 89,872 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn to 4mm

Fail 12 Nov 2025 89,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

near side front level sensor fractured

near side rear tyre worn to 4mm

Pass 28 Nov 2024 84,292 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on outside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2024 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing unevenly on outside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 76,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 68,290 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 68,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 55,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,021 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,714 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,429 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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SA63 YCJ is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 SA63 YCJ, 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 SA63 YCJ registered?

SA63 YCJ is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is SA63 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA63 YCJ 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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