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YF62 GAU

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,773 mi
Last recorded69,773 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 GAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 69,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on legal limit -- Replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 69,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on legal limit -- Replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,287 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure n/s/f lamp side indicator lens loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f inner track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 47,714 miles

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

Rear brake disc slight corrosion to outer edge both

Pass 17 Feb 2023 45,730 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 45,720 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 43,280 miles

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

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

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

winter tyres fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2022 43,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

winter tyres fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,918 miles

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

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

Rear Slight corrosion to rear disc faces.

Fail 27 Jan 2021 40,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Slight corrosion to rear disc faces.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 39,589 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 37,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 32,291 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,692 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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YF62 GAU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF62 GAU, 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 YF62 GAU registered?

YF62 GAU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 February 2013.

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