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EM11 ASH

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,159 mi
Last recorded130,159 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM11 ASH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 130,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 124,638 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 124,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (arm broken) (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 119,202 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 114,626 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 110,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 110,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 107,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 86,882 miles

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

nsf fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2019 75,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2017 54,324 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 54,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,803 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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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EM11 ASH is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 EM11 ASH, 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 EM11 ASH registered?

EM11 ASH is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 6 February 2013.

Is EM11 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM11 ASH 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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