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ME53 RFC

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,764 mi
Last recorded122,764 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 RFC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 122,764 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 122,713 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 118,983 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 116,648 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light output reduced (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Secondary safety catch at bonnet faulty

offside front steering arm has slight play at fixing

Pass 22 Feb 2023 108,540 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,053 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 97,053 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 85,859 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 85,859 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 76,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,196 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,878 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 53,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 49,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,119 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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ME53 RFC is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ME53 RFC, 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 ME53 RFC registered?

ME53 RFC is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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