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E8 BSA

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,865 mi
Last recorded114,865 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 BSA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 114,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 110,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre nail in inner edge 225/60x17 ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 103,835 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 94,404 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/60x17 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,320 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 88,317 miles

Side repeater not working both side reps not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,417 miles

all four tyres getting close to wear bars 2256017 run flat

Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,417 miles

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

all four tyres getting close to wear bars 2256017 run flat

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,472 miles

rear (inner) brakepads on legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,242 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,308 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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E8 BSA is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E8 BSA, 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 E8 BSA registered?

E8 BSA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is E8 BSA safe to buy?

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