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BD51 SCO

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,740 mi
Last recorded77,740 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SCO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 73,036 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 73,036 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 66,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 51,716 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,179 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 34,480 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play but not excessive

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 34,480 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play but not excessive

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 31,277 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,762 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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BD51 SCO is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD51 SCO, 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 BD51 SCO registered?

BD51 SCO is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is BD51 SCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 SCO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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