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Y31 ELR

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,213 mi
Last recorded156,213 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 ELR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 156,213 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 146,570 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 138,056 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively From Gearbox To Front Axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On Wing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 126,917 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 126,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 118,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 106,149 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 88,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 66,139 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,024 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,557 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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Y31 ELR is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y31 ELR, 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 Y31 ELR registered?

Y31 ELR is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is Y31 ELR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y31 ELR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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