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BOS 171

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,409 mi
Last recorded71,409 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOS 171
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 71,409 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 71,409 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 68,477 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 68,476 miles

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

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2024 63,204 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape / worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 63,204 miles

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

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape / worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 58,775 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 May 2023 58,775 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,155 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 24 Nov 2020 48,173 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Fail 24 Nov 2020 48,173 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 40,737 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 31,550 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 31,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 23,012 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,294 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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BOS 171 is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BOS 171, 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 BOS 171 registered?

BOS 171 is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is BOS 171 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOS 171 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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