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EA13 VLX

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,083 mi
Last recorded152,083 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA13 VLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 152,083 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 152,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 137,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 126,447 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm inner ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 101,954 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,727 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,540 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 69,532 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 55,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,940 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 30,829 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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EA13 VLX is a 2013 BMW X3 in White 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 EA13 VLX, 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 EA13 VLX registered?

EA13 VLX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is EA13 VLX safe to buy?

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