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E6 CAO

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,387 mi
Last recorded68,387 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 CAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 68,387 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2024 64,190 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,809 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Sep 2023 60,809 miles

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,853 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 57,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,731 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm - 225/60R17 99V (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2021 51,728 miles

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

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm - 225/60R17 99V (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,159 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2019 41,260 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2018 33,891 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm - 225/60R17 99V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie-rod has slight play ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,306 miles

Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm - 225/60R17 99V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie-rod has slit play ()

Rear Both tyre are starting to crack

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items

Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,591 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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E6 CAO is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E6 CAO, 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 E6 CAO registered?

E6 CAO is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 7 October 2013.

Is E6 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 CAO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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