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G12 VCK

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,052 mi
Last recorded147,052 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 VCK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 147,052 miles

Offside Rear tyre low tread

front/rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Jun 2026 147,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre low tread

front/rear brake pads low

Pass 24 May 2025 128,754 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play At Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 120,098 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 109,175 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 109,172 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,484 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,305 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 78,583 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 78,561 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front dust shield insecure and fouling brake disc

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad wear indication light on

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip of corrosion starting to form inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip of corrosion starting to form inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake warning indicating possible pads needing replaced

Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,065 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 68,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted under trays fitted nearside undertray broken and parts missing

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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G12 VCK is a 2013 BMW X3 in White 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 G12 VCK, 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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G12 VCK is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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