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ED51 VVY

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,591 mi
Last recorded116,591 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED51 VVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 116,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 108,806 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 108,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,744 miles

Offside Front rack end

Fail 16 Jul 2024 96,744 miles

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

Offside Front rack end

Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,687 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,589 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2022 66,795 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,203 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2021 61,203 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Wiper smearing.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,553 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

WINDSCREEN WIPERS SMEARING.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,757 miles

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

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,376 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 245/50 x 18 100 w rft (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ED51 VVY is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ED51 VVY, 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

How do I check the history of ED51 VVY?

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What year was ED51 VVY registered?

ED51 VVY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is ED51 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED51 VVY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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