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SD13 MZY

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,455 mi
Last recorded99,455 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 MZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 99,455 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 99,455 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,256 miles

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

all suspension bushes slightly worn and perished

surface corrosion underbody

Fail 17 Mar 2025 96,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

all suspension bushes slightly worn and perished

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 21 Mar 2024 91,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 87,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 82,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disk backing plate corroded

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corodded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 78,733 miles

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))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,119 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,599 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Fail 28 Mar 2018 67,597 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,192 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front screw/nail in tyre leaking

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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SD13 MZY is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SD13 MZY, 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 SD13 MZY registered?

SD13 MZY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2013.

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