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YH13 YCX

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,364 mi
Last recorded126,364 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 126,364 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 122,189 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,395 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 119,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 110,194 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))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,475 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 101,471 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,022 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 88,655 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 71,403 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,463 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 54,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 37,049 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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YH13 YCX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

YH13 YCX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is YH13 YCX safe to buy?

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