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YY63 EEF

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,730 mi
Last recorded115,730 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 115,730 miles

Offside Front Brake backing plate in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2026 115,730 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake backing plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,606 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 105,137 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 105,137 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,902 miles

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 10 Feb 2022 95,223 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,416 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,836 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 80,814 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2018 74,634 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,799 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 45,063 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2016 45,063 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EEF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EEF, 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 YY63 EEF registered?

YY63 EEF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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