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EX13 VLA

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,699 mi
Last recorded77,699 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 VLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 73,674 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 69,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 64,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,638 miles

plastic trims over outer sills and under-trays fitted

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 47,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,702 miles

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

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

both rear tyres edges wearing

Fail 13 Mar 2019 40,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear tyres edges wearing

Pass 2 Mar 2018 35,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,334 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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EX13 VLA is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EX13 VLA, 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

How do I check the history of EX13 VLA?

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What year was EX13 VLA registered?

EX13 VLA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is EX13 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 VLA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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