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2013 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · YK13 ABG

YK13 ABG

2013 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 83,573 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
BMW X3
Year / Origin
2013 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
83,573 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
3000cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The MOT test conducted on 24 October 2025 at 83,573 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates that the vehicle met all minimum safety and environmental standards at that time, and the tester found no issues regarding structural integrity, braking performance, or emissions. The mileage data reveals a significant discrepancy between the last two recorded tests. On 29 October 2024, the vehicle recorded 115,980 miles, yet the subsequent test in October 2025 showed a reading of 83,573 miles. This drop of 32,407 miles over one year suggests a serious odometer recording error or a clerical mistake in the database. Given the average annual usage of approximately 6,400 miles for a vehicle of this age, this inverted trend undermines the reliability of the vehicle's service history. Despite the clean MOT results, a buyer must focus the physical inspection on components prone to age-related degradation that are not fully covered by the MOT test. Prioritize the suspension system, specifically the control arms, coil springs, and bushes, which often perish on BMW X3 models of this era. Check the brake system for signs of binding calipers or thinning of discs, as the MOT only flags these once they reach a failure threshold. The mileage inconsistency requires immediate verification through physical service records to ensure the wear on the drivetrain and engine components is accurately represented.
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YK13 ABG Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
  • 83,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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YK13 ABG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X3 (YK13 ABG) between October 2024 and October 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

YK13 ABG Mileage History

  1. 29/10/2024115,980 km
  2. 24/10/202583,573 mi

Average of roughly -32,888 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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ULEZ Compliant

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60
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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