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YD63 CTU

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,048 mi
Last recorded195,048 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD63 CTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 195,048 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 195,048 miles

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

Nearside Front backing plate lose and rubbing brake disc

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 166,597 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 28 Jun 2024 166,597 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 2 May 2023 146,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 120,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower control arm (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 97,267 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 56,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,866 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 45,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,805 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 34,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 34,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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YD63 CTU 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 64.3%.

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 YD63 CTU, 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 YD63 CTU registered?

YD63 CTU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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