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FR13 DPU

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,235 mi
Last recorded124,235 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 DPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 124,235 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 114,001 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in O/S rack knuckle. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,350 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 103,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,890 miles

Front n/s tyre close to legal limit

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,939 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,432 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 61,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,589 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring testable items

Fail 21 Feb 2018 55,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

movement noted in o/s rack end

under trays obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Mar 2016 45,196 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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FR13 DPU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 FR13 DPU, 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 FR13 DPU registered?

FR13 DPU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is FR13 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 DPU 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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