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WG13 LBA

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,381 mi
Last recorded89,381 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG13 LBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 2016 date of manufacture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 89,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 2016 date of manufacture (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,880 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,557 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 77,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 69,548 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 69,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 61,340 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 61,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 51,900 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,121 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,095 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some components.

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,925 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)

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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WG13 LBA is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG13 LBA, 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 WG13 LBA registered?

WG13 LBA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 9 July 2013.

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