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BD13 XLW

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,203 mi
Last recorded179,203 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 XLW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 179,203 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 179,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left hand front control arm bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right hand front control arm bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner tie bar has slight play

Offside Front inner tie bar slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2024 165,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 165,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2754019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2754019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 2454519 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 2754019 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 2754019 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 152,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275.40.19RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275.40.19RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 152,613 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275.40.19RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275.40.19RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 135,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand track control arm bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand track control arm bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right hand front tyre worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 135,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play left hand inner tie bar excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie bar excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand track control arm bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement right hand track control arm bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right hand front tyre worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 124,515 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,056 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 98,909 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 May 2019 98,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 71,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 71,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 33,543 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,453 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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BD13 XLW is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD13 XLW, 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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BD13 XLW is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 18 July 2013.

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