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BL53 DOG

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,132 mi
Last recorded143,132 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DOG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 143,132 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 143,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 130,331 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 130,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 119,082 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 104,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 104,708 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,101 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,246 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 81,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,149 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 64,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,060 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,351 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 45,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BL53 DOG is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL53 DOG, 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 BL53 DOG registered?

BL53 DOG is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 5 June 2013.

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