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YH13 VWK

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,196 mi
Last recorded90,196 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH13 VWK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 90,196 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 85,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 78,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm, inner and outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm, inner and outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 78,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm, inner and outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm, inner and outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 68,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 68,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,245 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 60,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 56,580 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 48,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 4,188 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 31,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSF tyre badly worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VWK is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YH13 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

YH13 VWK is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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