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YC13 STX

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,391 mi
Last recorded157,391 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 STX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 157,391 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 157,331 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 149,407 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 149,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 140,801 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 129,082 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 117,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,776 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 104,747 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 Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,231 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,200 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,921 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 39,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 18,806 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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YC13 STX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC13 STX, 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 YC13 STX registered?

YC13 STX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is YC13 STX safe to buy?

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