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YK13 DFX

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,026 mi
Last recorded146,026 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 DFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 146,026 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 146,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 135,501 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 124,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 115,350 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 115,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,901 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 3 Nov 2021 104,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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 13 Nov 2020 94,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 87,516 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 78,003 miles

Nearside Front & off side rear outer wheel rims slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,892 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,761 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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YK13 DFX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 3,000cc 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 YK13 DFX, 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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What year was YK13 DFX registered?

YK13 DFX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YK13 DFX 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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