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DC13 LVL

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,869 mi
Last recorded111,869 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC13 LVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 111,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

water ingress n/s side repeater

Fail 30 Mar 2026 111,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edge

water ingress n/s side repeater

Pass 28 Mar 2025 98,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both side repeaters have water ingress

Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,282 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,707 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 63,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 31,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 31,614 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 31,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 30,854 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 30,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,210 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 26,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 20,387 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 13,457 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 7,833 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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DC13 LVL is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DC13 LVL, 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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DC13 LVL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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