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VU63 TZS

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,944 mi
Last recorded137,944 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 TZS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 137,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn/worn on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get lower across center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions limits have been tested and met but the dsm could not register the results

n/s front tyre wearing/wearing lower on outer edge

Fail 9 Feb 2026 137,944 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn/worn on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get lower across center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions limits have been tested and met but the dsm could not register the results

n/s front tyre wearing/wearing lower on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,512 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.07 1/m

Pass 30 Nov 2023 114,565 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.01 1/m

Fail 29 Nov 2023 114,565 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.01 1/m

front brake discs have slight wear lips

Pass 10 Nov 2022 99,979 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning deteriorated on limit (4.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,result pass @ 0.02 1/m

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,753 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,585 miles

Emissions too clean to register

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,882 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,961 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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VU63 TZS is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VU63 TZS, 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 VU63 TZS registered?

VU63 TZS is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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The MOT history for VU63 TZS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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