2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · YC63 EHG
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 164,194 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC63 EHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 164,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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YC63 EHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X3 (YC63 EHG) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YC63 EHG Mileage History
- 22/08/2023156,147 mi
- 17/08/2024160,023 mi+3,876 mi
- 18/08/2025161,834 mi+1,811 mi
- 20/08/2026164,156 mi+2,322 mi
- 22/08/2026164,194 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 2,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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