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EK13 WFE

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,393 mi
Last recorded98,393 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 WFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 98,393 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 91,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washers slightly weak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 84,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,405 miles

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

Offside Front inner track rod end arm. slight play and knocking.

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 80,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner track rod end arm. slight play and knocking.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 73,707 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 67,879 miles

Offside Aero style wiper smearing

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

Rear brake pads have worn down to wear indicator, Warning illuminated.

Pass 28 May 2019 53,716 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 53,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner band ()

Pass 26 May 2018 43,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2018 43,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 37,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 30,147 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 30,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EK13 WFE is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK13 WFE, 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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EK13 WFE is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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