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BL13 PBZ

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,735 mi
Last recorded59,735 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 PBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 59,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 50,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,830 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 50,521 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 43,108 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,531 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 29,691 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 29,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 23,710 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 18,962 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 18,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 X60 17 99V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2018 14,236 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 6,807 miles

ns headlamp mounting broken -lamp still secure

nsf wing damaged

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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BL13 PBZ is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL13 PBZ, 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 BL13 PBZ registered?

BL13 PBZ is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is BL13 PBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 PBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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