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ED13 SAL

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,223 mi
Last recorded136,223 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED13 SAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 136,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 119,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 108,885 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 97,217 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 88,715 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 88,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/19 101Y runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,408 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 71,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 78%worn, bald on inner edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 78%worn, bald on inner edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 71,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 78%worn, bald on inner edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 78%worn, bald on inner edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 58,602 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 58,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 45,723 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 30,634 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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ED13 SAL is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ED13 SAL, 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 ED13 SAL registered?

ED13 SAL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is ED13 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED13 SAL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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