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VK63 LHB

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,973 mi
Last recorded127,973 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK63 LHB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 127,973 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 120,690 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 117,738 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 117,738 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 111,573 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,322 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,413 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 99,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 89,586 miles

Emissions too clean for DSM to pick up

N/S/R tyre on 3.5mm

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 89,586 miles

Emissions too clean for DSM to pick up

N/S/R tyre on 3.5mm

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2017 72,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit now wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers now smearing.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit now wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers now smearing.

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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VK63 LHB is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VK63 LHB, 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 VK63 LHB registered?

VK63 LHB is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 7 November 2013.

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