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M55 DFX

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,965 mi
Last recorded82,965 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 DFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 82,965 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 82,965 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 72,452 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 72,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,781 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,695 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 62,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 51,379 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,369 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 46,149 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 36,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 26,168 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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M55 DFX is a 2013 BMW X3 in White 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 M55 DFX, 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 M55 DFX registered?

M55 DFX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is M55 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 DFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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