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YA13 LFM

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,524 mi
Last recorded134,524 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 LFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 134,524 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 128,417 miles

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 3 Jan 2024 120,793 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2023 112,365 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 112,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 106,566 miles

Offside Front Play in inner steering rack joint

Fail 23 Dec 2021 106,550 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Jan 2021 99,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 90,934 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 90,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,243 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,879 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,316 miles

Nearside Rear has a cut in tyre but deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Offside Rear has a cut in tyre but deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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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YA13 LFM is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YA13 LFM, 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 YA13 LFM registered?

YA13 LFM is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is YA13 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA13 LFM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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