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EK13 XGN

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,120 mi
Last recorded130,120 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 130,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR & OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 116,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,870 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 105,870 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyres (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 88,585 miles

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

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn to 2 / 2.2mm ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2020 77,466 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure upper 2 mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer light inoperative / led (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn to 2 / 2.2mm ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under bonnet and under body protective shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,298 miles

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

nsf/osf tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,027 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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EK13 XGN is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EK13 XGN, 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 EK13 XGN registered?

EK13 XGN is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2013.

Is EK13 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 XGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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