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CL57 ELS

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,817 mi
Last recorded128,817 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL57 ELS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 128,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 May 2026 128,810 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2025 123,035 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 123,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 113,998 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 101,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 101,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,872 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 92,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,943 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,619 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 67,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,076 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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CL57 ELS is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CL57 ELS, 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 CL57 ELS registered?

CL57 ELS is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is CL57 ELS safe to buy?

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