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YN13 ULK

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,416 mi
Last recorded98,416 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN13 ULK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 98,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc guard slightly loose

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 91,694 miles

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

Offside Front Back plate missing

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 91,580 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Back plate missing

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 85,304 miles

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 77,533 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 14 Dec 2021 70,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,771 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 60,495 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 55,927 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,652 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 44,482 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,284 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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YN13 ULK is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN13 ULK, 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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YN13 ULK is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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