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DS63 DAD

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,458 mi
Last recorded96,458 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 DAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 96,458 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 96,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 83,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 83,240 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 76,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 71,008 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 71,008 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,104 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,137 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 56,137 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,127 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,403 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 45,142 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 39,555 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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DS63 DAD is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver 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 DS63 DAD, 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 DS63 DAD registered?

DS63 DAD is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 30 October 2013.

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