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C1 GEM

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 GEM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 118,713 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 118,713 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 112,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,089 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 101,289 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 90,273 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 80,610 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 80,610 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 71,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2018 71,916 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance flickring and very dim (1.4.A.2e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,547 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 56,167 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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C1 GEM is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C1 GEM, 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 C1 GEM registered?

C1 GEM is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2013.

Is C1 GEM safe to buy?

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