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YH63 TEV

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,102 mi
Last recorded129,102 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH63 TEV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 129,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 116,726 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt TWO

Fail 16 Jan 2025 116,726 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt TWO

Pass 2 Jan 2024 104,823 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two

Fail 2 Jan 2024 104,823 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two

Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,439 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 90,439 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,542 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,012 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))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 72,012 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,494 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 55,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 42,088 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 32,588 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 31,104 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 31,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YH63 TEV 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 62.5%.

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 YH63 TEV, 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 YH63 TEV registered?

YH63 TEV is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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