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L15 NRF

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,187 mi
Last recorded82,187 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 NRF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 82,187 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 76,130 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 68,979 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 68,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,552 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 61,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 55,792 miles

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 1 Nov 2021 55,792 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,446 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 4 Nov 2019 43,138 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 31 Oct 2019 43,106 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn uneven and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn uneven on inner edge and bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 34,261 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn uneven and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn uneven on inner edge and bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,469 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2016 19,125 miles

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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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L15 NRF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L15 NRF, 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 L15 NRF registered?

L15 NRF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is L15 NRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 NRF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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