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CU13 OVA

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,035 mi
Last recorded70,035 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 OVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 70,035 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 70,030 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 62,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 54,592 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 40,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 37,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,937 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 33,888 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VOID OF TREAD INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 30,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 27,282 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 22,963 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 18,770 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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CU13 OVA 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 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 CU13 OVA, 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 CU13 OVA registered?

CU13 OVA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is CU13 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU13 OVA 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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