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YH13 YLK

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,747 mi
Last recorded123,747 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 123,747 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 105,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 99,750 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 99,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,429 miles

Offside Front head lamp damp but no effect on pattern

Pass 26 Apr 2023 94,544 miles

offside headlamp damp/wet inside beam image ok at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2022 85,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevan

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 85,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevan

Offside Front 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 28 Apr 2021 74,884 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 64,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,038 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))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 57,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,085 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 47,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,939 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2;5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,212 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 YLK is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

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

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