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CV13 ETJ

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,307 mi
Last recorded120,307 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 ETJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 120,307 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2025 115,918 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2025 115,894 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 107,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 107,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Presenter has been shown. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm marked with chalk. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2023 100,773 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 98,494 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

brake warning light on dashboard

Fail 26 Apr 2022 98,494 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

brake warning light on dashboard

Fail 6 Apr 2022 98,483 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Apr 2021 89,671 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 89,671 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 86,302 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2020 86,297 miles

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

under-tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,857 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,336 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Feb 2018 62,086 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut / tear (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,710 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

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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CV13 ETJ is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CV13 ETJ, 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 CV13 ETJ registered?

CV13 ETJ is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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