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B17 UKV

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,994 mi
Last recorded76,994 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 UKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 76,994 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 71,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,811 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 61,070 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 61,070 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 57,113 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 51,924 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,188 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 47,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 42,882 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,655 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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B17 UKV is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B17 UKV, 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 B17 UKV registered?

B17 UKV is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is B17 UKV safe to buy?

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