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YB62 VLZ

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,680 mi
Last recorded98,680 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB62 VLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 98,680 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively transmission (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2026 98,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively transmission (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 93,806 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 93,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,146 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,919 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 73,909 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,162 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Nearside Front brake back plate loose (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stone chip on windscreen

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

Under body corroded / suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2019 58,762 miles

front brake back plates loose

Pass 9 Feb 2018 44,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner and outer egdes

Pass 3 Feb 2017 26,279 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 25,788 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 20,438 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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YB62 VLZ 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 YB62 VLZ, 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 YB62 VLZ registered?

YB62 VLZ is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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The MOT history for YB62 VLZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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