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YJ13 VYV

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,932 mi
Last recorded112,932 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 112,932 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 112,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smeering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 97,383 miles

Central Rear towbar electrical socket insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyer ()

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 97,383 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

Central Rear towbar electrical socket insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyer ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 87,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 87,024 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 81,231 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 81,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 77,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 65,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,225 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,489 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,394 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,495 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 VYV is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VYV, 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 VYV is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 11 April 2013.

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