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YK13 BRF

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,317 mi
Last recorded141,317 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 BRF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 141,317 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 141,314 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 127,168 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))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 127,168 miles

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

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))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 114,996 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,794 miles

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

Offside Front osf tie rod slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,354 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,224 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 74,224 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,432 miles

knocking noise from off side front, needs further investigation

off side rear brake pads on limit, borderline pass

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,853 miles

Nearside Rear has a cut in tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

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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YK13 BRF is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK13 BRF, 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 YK13 BRF registered?

YK13 BRF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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