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YH13 VHB

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,202 mi
Last recorded130,202 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 VHB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 130,202 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 130,202 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 119,279 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to each other strong advise change tyre asap may result in sudden deflation

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2025 119,250 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users coolant leak strong advise immediate repair may result in extensive engine overheat (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 107,413 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 107,319 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and has bald inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,175 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2023 94,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,708 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 80,708 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 70,257 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,119 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,014 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 50,965 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 50,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2018 45,122 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 4 May 2017 39,064 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2016 32,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

child seat fitted

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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YH13 VHB is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH13 VHB, 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 YH13 VHB registered?

YH13 VHB is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2013.

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