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B8 TCV

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 TCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,805 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges of tread and worn low in centre 3/4 of tread 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn bald on very inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Outstanding manufacturers recall on this car

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc pads look to be worn low, not possible to view inner disc pad without removing wheel (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate backing starting to delaminate and letters starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip/crack on drivers side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 70,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 58,060 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 58,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,583 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 43,574 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,319 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 32,203 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 27,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 20,364 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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B8 TCV is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 TCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 TCV registered?

B8 TCV is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is B8 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 TCV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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