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MA08 ATE

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,659 mi
Last recorded98,659 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 ATE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 98,659 miles

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Manufactures covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,249 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 87,248 miles

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

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 78,000 miles

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

Manufactures covers fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,111 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 53,589 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,056 miles

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 15 Sep 2020 51,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 41,661 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,178 miles

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,234 miles

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

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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MA08 ATE is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA08 ATE, 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 MA08 ATE registered?

MA08 ATE is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2013.

Is MA08 ATE safe to buy?

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