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YK13 EVN

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 117,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2026 117,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2025 111,914 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2024 105,197 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 98,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 91,947 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 85,511 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2021 85,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2020 80,035 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2019 70,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,438 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 60,436 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,874 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 54,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,808 miles

Smoke test too clean to read

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 EVN is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

YK13 EVN is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is YK13 EVN safe to buy?

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