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GL62 OBX

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,398 mi
Last recorded115,398 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 OBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 115,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 107,093 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing off inside edges

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 107,093 miles

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

Both rear tyres scrubbing off inside edges

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 96,365 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 96,365 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 86,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,655 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,999 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 65,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,094 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,214 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Fail 11 Dec 2017 45,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 22 Dec 2016 36,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,541 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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GL62 OBX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GL62 OBX, 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 GL62 OBX registered?

GL62 OBX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 9 January 2013.

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