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EK63 XAL

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,875 mi
Last recorded96,875 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK63 XAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,875 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 96,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 90,495 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 90,495 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 85,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 81,162 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 71,972 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 71,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,282 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,557 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,147 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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EK63 XAL 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 EK63 XAL, 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 EK63 XAL registered?

EK63 XAL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 23 November 2013.

Is EK63 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK63 XAL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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