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YE63 FYW

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,306 mi
Last recorded104,306 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE63 FYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 104,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 104,302 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 98,398 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 Dec 2024 98,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,168 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 87,168 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s foremost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 77,586 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s foremost bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 28 Nov 2022 77,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s foremost bushes splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 69,437 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,404 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 58,040 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 49,839 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 40,465 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,486 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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YE63 FYW is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YE63 FYW, 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 YE63 FYW registered?

YE63 FYW is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2013.

Is YE63 FYW safe to buy?

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