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M5 RBO

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,242 mi
Last recorded171,242 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 RBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 171,242 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 164,987 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 164,986 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 156,240 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 144,698 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2023 144,697 miles

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

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

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2022 135,597 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,375 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,445 miles

Nearside Rear inner lens cracked no white light showing.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 92,445 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner lens cracked no white light showing.

Pass 25 Mar 2016 68,734 miles

all tyres slightly wearing on edges

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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M5 RBO is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 M5 RBO, 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 M5 RBO registered?

M5 RBO is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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