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M17 XTU

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,364 mi
Last recorded162,364 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 XTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 162,364 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 162,364 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 162,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 148,451 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 130,630 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 130,630 miles

Road wheel fixing missing All wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 130,626 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels have bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 105,029 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,892 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 67,741 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,627 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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M17 XTU is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M17 XTU, 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 M17 XTU registered?

M17 XTU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 15 October 2013.

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