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AF13 PZY

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,592 mi
Last recorded134,592 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 PZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 134,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 133,202 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 131,863 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 131,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 129,711 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 129,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 126,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edges

Pass 30 Mar 2021 120,864 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2020 108,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre- Small lump on inner edge/ sidewall

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 108,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre- Small lump on inner edge/ sidewall

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,828 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 101,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,014 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,014 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,237 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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AF13 PZY is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 AF13 PZY, 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 AF13 PZY registered?

AF13 PZY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 11 April 2013.

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