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AO13 HBF

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,279 mi
Last recorded130,279 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 HBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 130,279 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 115,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw ()

Fail 12 Nov 2024 114,496 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Screw ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,701 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 103,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 91,706 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 78,928 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 65,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,199 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 33,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread perished. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge, tread perishing and small cuts.

Offside Rear Tyre tread perished and has small cuts.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge, tread is perishing and has small cuts 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AO13 HBF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO13 HBF, 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 AO13 HBF registered?

AO13 HBF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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