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FW13 REU

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,775 mi
Last recorded130,775 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 REU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 130,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 123,660 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear jacking pad missing

Pass 29 Mar 2023 117,279 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 117,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Mar 2022 101,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 82,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,247 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,345 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 66,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 54,674 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad wear indicator is on pads ok

Pass 2 Nov 2016 35,084 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,128 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 27,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low nsf headlamp aim (1.8)

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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FW13 REU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FW13 REU, 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 FW13 REU registered?

FW13 REU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is FW13 REU safe to buy?

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