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MJ63 ECF

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,441 mi
Last recorded142,441 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ63 ECF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 142,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front brake disc back plates insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2025 142,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

front brake disc back plates insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2024 137,128 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 128,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 120,178 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 113,439 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 113,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,548 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 103,515 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack or drumstick ? (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 98,744 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,621 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint slight wear

Fail 5 Jul 2017 82,621 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint slight wear

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,307 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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MJ63 ECF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ63 ECF, 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 MJ63 ECF registered?

MJ63 ECF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 23 October 2013.

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