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YJ13 WGZ

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,091 mi
Last recorded71,091 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 71,091 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 71,075 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 67,018 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,300 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 63,001 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 59,040 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 56,416 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,006 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 50,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/R19 98Y PIRELLI P ZERO RUN FLAT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 42,789 miles

Front Wipers smeary mainly due to tree debris

Pass 10 May 2018 36,818 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 36,817 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2017 30,202 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and measure 3+mm

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Pass 12 May 2016 25,296 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Fail 10 May 2016 25,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on edges, recommend new tyres and alignment

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

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 WGZ is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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