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SL13 NYD

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,830 mi
Last recorded115,830 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL13 NYD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 115,830 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake back plate slightly insecure

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 115,830 miles

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

Both front disc backing plates slightly insecure

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 111,423 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 111,423 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 102,173 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 93,650 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2023 93,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,258 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,258 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,331 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 67,326 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 47,376 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 36,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 30,609 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 19 May 2016 25,793 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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SL13 NYD is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL13 NYD, 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 SL13 NYD registered?

SL13 NYD is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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