2013 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · YJ63 CZR
2013 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 67,547 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ63 CZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2026
- 67,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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YJ63 CZR 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 (YJ63 CZR) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (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 Track rod end seriously misaligned bent (2.1.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
YJ63 CZR Mileage History
- 02/09/202458,102 mi
- 02/09/202458,103 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/202563,120 mi+5,017 mi
- 13/08/202563,125 mi+5 mi
- 06/09/202667,547 mi+4,422 mi
Average of roughly 4,699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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