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BM13 SAB

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,409 mi
Last recorded78,409 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM13 SAB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,409 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 78,409 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 71,911 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,960 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 65,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 60,224 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 60,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 55,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,587 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 47,943 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 47,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 43,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,682 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 36,682 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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BM13 SAB 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 66.7%.

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 BM13 SAB, 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 BM13 SAB registered?

BM13 SAB is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is BM13 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM13 SAB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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