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YJ63 BUF

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,643 mi
Last recorded128,643 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 BUF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 128,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 117,538 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 117,220 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 106,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,357 miles

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 80,732 miles

Offside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 80,732 miles

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 72,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 62,882 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 51,964 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Side lamp is inoperative

Offside Rear Inner side lamp is inoperative, intermittently

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,524 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,258 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 28,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YJ63 BUF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YJ63 BUF, 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 YJ63 BUF registered?

YJ63 BUF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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The MOT history for YJ63 BUF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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