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L80 ORM

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,292 mi
Last recorded88,292 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 ORM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 88,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 81,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 15 Oct 2024 81,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible in windscreen (0.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 13 Oct 2023 75,112 miles

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

Under trays fitted covering most underside items

Fail 6 Oct 2023 74,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted covering most underside items

Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,551 miles

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

Under trays fitted covering all underside

Fail 10 Oct 2022 67,551 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Under trays fitted covering all underside

Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 60,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,817 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,118 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack output arm (2.3 (a) (i))

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,099 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre wearing blow on edge

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,453 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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L80 ORM is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L80 ORM, 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 L80 ORM registered?

L80 ORM is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is L80 ORM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 ORM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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