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YY63 BYP

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,508 mi
Last recorded164,508 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY63 BYP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 164,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/60/17 ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 149,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 143,822 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 143,821 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 135,298 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure wing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 126,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,139 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 118,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 93,613 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 93,613 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,610 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2017 76,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,852 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 56,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone mount (8.3.1e)

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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YY63 BYP is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY63 BYP, 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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YY63 BYP is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2013.

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