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BX13 VHF

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,557 mi
Last recorded120,557 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 VHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 120,557 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 108,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 98,855 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 98,853 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,793 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,579 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 81,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,801 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 69,801 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,125 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2018 69,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2017 52,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very heavily worn on inner edge - Close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 52,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Along tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very heavily worn on inner edge - Close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,840 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 39,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,835 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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BX13 VHF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BX13 VHF, 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 BX13 VHF registered?

BX13 VHF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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