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YY13 SGU

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,955 mi
Last recorded118,955 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 SGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 118,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 118,756 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 107,367 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to dog cover

Fail 9 Jan 2024 97,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to dog cover

Pass 16 Jan 2023 87,317 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 87,317 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,609 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 84,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,897 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 80,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,827 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 64,786 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 64,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 60,400 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,466 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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YY13 SGU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY13 SGU, 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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YY13 SGU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 15 August 2013.

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