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YJ13 VPA

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,046 mi
Last recorded153,046 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VPA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 153,046 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 153,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 132,229 miles

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 132,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too far to the right head light aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 111,085 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded n/side rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 99,668 miles

signs of rear differential transmission oil leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,088 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 92,085 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,281 miles

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

steering system has slightly play,detecting on steering wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper not cleaning very effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

steering system has play detecting on steering wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,710 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted to car

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,390 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,414 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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YJ13 VPA is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJ13 VPA, 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 YJ13 VPA registered?

YJ13 VPA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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