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CH59 LEN

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,252 mi
Last recorded150,252 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH59 LEN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 150,252 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Widespread Underbody Corrosion

Fail 12 May 2026 150,250 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated BOTH FRONT AND REAR PADS (1.1.13 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn Drive Shaft Moves in the housing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All 4 BRAKE DISCS FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays Fitted

Widespread Underbody Corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2024 144,210 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 118,935 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack end

Pass 3 Jan 2023 115,338 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 115,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 99,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,789 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Dec 2020 71,499 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2019 43,335 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2019 43,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2018 16,705 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 15,542 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 14,139 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,489 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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CH59 LEN is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CH59 LEN, 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 CH59 LEN registered?

CH59 LEN is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 2 January 2013.

Is CH59 LEN safe to buy?

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