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YJ13 VKC

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,369 mi
Last recorded132,369 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VKC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 132,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 126,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,879 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 111,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 82,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 82,484 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 60,152 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 60,150 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake hose excessively chafed likely to fail. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 45,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,882 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,236 miles

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

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

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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YJ13 VKC is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ13 VKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ13 VKC registered?

YJ13 VKC is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 3 April 2013.

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