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ER54 STR

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,930 mi
Last recorded115,930 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER54 STR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 115,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 115,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 110,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 103,636 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 103,608 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,664 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 97,664 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 90,648 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 90,648 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 66,021 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,097 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,636 miles

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

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

engine undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

front inner brake pad appears low

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,709 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,138 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,601 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 28,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also devoid of tread outer edge (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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ER54 STR is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ER54 STR, 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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What year was ER54 STR registered?

ER54 STR is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 10 December 2013.

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