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YK13 BYV

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,198 mi
Last recorded101,198 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 BYV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 101,198 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 97,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 97,926 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,219 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 95,162 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,106 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))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 87,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,998 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,843 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 74,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,043 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 71,041 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning light indicates system faulty. (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre causing puncture.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread at 1.6 mm minimum. advise replace asap! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 60,653 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 60,653 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,321 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low in places

Fail 17 Apr 2018 52,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low in places

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,338 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low in places

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 BYV is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BYV, 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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YK13 BYV is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2013.

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