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YB13 NGU

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,248 mi
Last recorded126,248 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 NGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 126,248 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 126,088 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))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 121,295 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,962 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 112,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general surface rust evident (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,382 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 98,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,281 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,000 miles

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

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))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,540 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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YB13 NGU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB13 NGU, 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 YB13 NGU registered?

YB13 NGU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 7 August 2013.

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