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FR03 EMS

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,346 mi
Last recorded161,346 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 EMS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 161,346 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering arm slight play inner joint

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 149,303 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 149,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 138,306 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2023 127,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 119,553 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 110,524 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 105,596 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 93,984 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2017 75,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 50,107 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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FR03 EMS is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FR03 EMS, 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 FR03 EMS registered?

FR03 EMS is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is FR03 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR03 EMS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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