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Y81 JLC

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,460 mi
Last recorded123,460 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 JLC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 123,460 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 107,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts bald on inner & outer edges, 2754019. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2754019. ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2754019. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 94,562 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,916 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underbody components

Fail 24 Apr 2023 81,882 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underbody components

Pass 25 Apr 2022 73,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 73,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres slight wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,556 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 60,556 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 56,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 52,828 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,525 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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Y81 JLC is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y81 JLC, 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 Y81 JLC registered?

Y81 JLC is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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