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M12 OJF

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,572 mi
Last recorded99,572 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 OJF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 99,572 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 99,571 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 92,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,969 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,437 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,986 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 53,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,381 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 26 May 2018 37,258 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

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

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 27 May 2017 32,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,894 miles

service due ind. on

stone chips in windscreen

Offside Front wheel rim protector missing

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

all the other rim protectors poorly fitted

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 27,894 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front wheel rim protector missing

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

all the other rim protectors poorly fitted

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

service due ind. on

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,477 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 22,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (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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M12 OJF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M12 OJF, 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 M12 OJF registered?

M12 OJF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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