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AE63 PYA

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,741 mi
Last recorded105,741 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 PYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 105,741 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 101,132 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 100,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,470 miles

NSF & OSF spring binding - pinging sound when you turn the steering wheel indicating failing top mount bearings

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 91,470 miles

NSF & OSF spring binding - pinging sound when you turn the steering wheel indicating failing top mount bearings

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 91,309 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

NSF & OSF spring binding - pinging sound when you turn the steering wheel indicating failing top mount bearings

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,665 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 67,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 67,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 59,155 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Front Both tyres wearing on outer edges.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,130 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 47,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect slight damage to bulb holder internals, ok for now but monitor (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 22,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 21,295 miles

under tray fitted .emissions to clean to test

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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AE63 PYA is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE63 PYA, 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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What year was AE63 PYA registered?

AE63 PYA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2013.

Is AE63 PYA safe to buy?

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