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SB13 YKX

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,068 mi
Last recorded105,068 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 YKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 105,068 miles

Uneven wear on inner edge of offside rear tyre.

Fail 9 Jun 2026 105,068 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Uneven wear on inner edge of offside rear tyre.

Pass 4 Jun 2025 96,091 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 96,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 89,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,899 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 81,276 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 80,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,087 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,149 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 58,149 miles

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 52,502 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,294 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 45,294 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,810 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,553 miles

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE

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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SB13 YKX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB13 YKX, 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 SB13 YKX registered?

SB13 YKX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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