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VU13 APY

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,291 mi
Last recorded111,291 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 APY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated f\front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 102,045 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 94,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 85,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 75,169 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,390 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 67,390 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,263 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 60,263 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,957 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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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VU13 APY is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU13 APY, 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 VU13 APY registered?

VU13 APY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is VU13 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 APY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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