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YK13 FEV

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,753 mi
Last recorded137,753 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 FEV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 137,753 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 127,245 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 122,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate fouling and insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2024 122,050 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake back plate fouling and insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2023 113,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 113,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,248 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Feb 2020 75,592 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 75,592 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,390 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/19 p zero rf (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,409 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,130 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 FEV is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

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

Is YK13 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK13 FEV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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