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C5 SAX

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,543 mi
Last recorded96,543 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SAX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 96,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 76,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 69,479 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 69,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,953 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,365 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 53,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,958 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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C5 SAX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C5 SAX, 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 C5 SAX registered?

C5 SAX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is C5 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 SAX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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