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YM13 JJL

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM13 JJL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 102,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,042 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 102,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 95,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Autobox / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 95,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Autobox / transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,649 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 86,418 miles

Offside Front Backplate insecure

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 86,418 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Backplate insecure

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,132 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 80,132 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Back plate insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2021 72,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 72,692 miles

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front Discs brake back plate insecure

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 68,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,346 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,809 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,617 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,686 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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YM13 JJL is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YM13 JJL, 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 YM13 JJL registered?

YM13 JJL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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