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VN13 LNC

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,592 mi
Last recorded94,592 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 LNC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 94,592 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2026 94,592 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2025 88,490 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 82,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 75,067 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 75,067 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,640 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2021 59,762 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 56,957 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 55,486 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 55,486 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 48,738 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 41,394 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,747 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and worn unevenly

Pass 28 May 2016 24,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2016 24,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on inner 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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VN13 LNC is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 VN13 LNC, 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 VN13 LNC registered?

VN13 LNC is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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The MOT history for VN13 LNC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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