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YJ13 VWY

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,301 mi
Last recorded153,301 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 153,301 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 153,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 153,063 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 148,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension, front suspension/torque reaction bar, front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front brake disc backing plate vibrating/rattling

Fail 9 Mar 2023 148,397 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension, front suspension/torque reaction bar, front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front brake disc backing plate vibrating/rattling

nearside front side repeater dim in operation

Pass 9 Mar 2022 144,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads slightly low, approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind/tightness starting in nearside rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 144,580 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position offside catch seized (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads slightly low, approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind/tightness starting in nearside rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 132,648 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads slightly low, approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 132,647 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads slightly low, approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 126,829 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc cover loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2018 92,829 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,970 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 51,970 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VWY is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWY, 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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YJ13 VWY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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