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CE13 VAU

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,861 mi
Last recorded137,861 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE13 VAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 137,861 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Front suspension arm bushes starting to crack

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 132,437 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 122,517 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 122,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,102 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 53,637 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,242 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 41,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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CE13 VAU 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 84.6%.

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 CE13 VAU, 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 CE13 VAU registered?

CE13 VAU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is CE13 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE13 VAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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