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CH55 JES

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,935 mi
Last recorded153,935 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH55 JES
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 153,935 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 146,750 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 139,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also light mist of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Nov 2022 134,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear general corrosion underbody

Fail 8 Nov 2022 134,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear general corrosion underbody

Pass 12 Nov 2021 131,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 131,881 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 126,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 111,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 25 May 2019 111,665 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 10 May 2018 99,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 78,565 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 60,758 miles

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

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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CH55 JES is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 CH55 JES, 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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CH55 JES is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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