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VN13 MZY

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,230 mi
Last recorded104,230 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 MZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 104,230 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 104,143 miles

Direction indicator not working Both wing Indicator units (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 100,214 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 100,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 94,682 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 94,681 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,958 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2022 82,043 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner track rod

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,297 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,549 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 72,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,042 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,750 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,901 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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VN13 MZY is a 2013 BMW X3 in White 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 VN13 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 VN13 MZY registered?

VN13 MZY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 22 July 2013.

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