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BM13 TEC

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,503 mi
Last recorded128,503 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM13 TEC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 128,503 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 128,503 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,622 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 13 Feb 2024 115,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.8mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,034 miles

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

Undercovers fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,552 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 81,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 71,518 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 71,483 miles

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 22 Feb 2019 59,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,908 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 41,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front inner rack end worn and knocking

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,046 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 18,701 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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BM13 TEC is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TEC, 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 BM13 TEC registered?

BM13 TEC is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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The MOT history for BM13 TEC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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