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MR04 RAF

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

214,025 mi
Last recorded214,025 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 RAF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 214,025 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 206,293 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 194,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 186,354 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 178,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn out 245/50r18 100w run flat pirrelli cinturato (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possibly rack or tie rod end ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 157,715 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 157,715 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not working (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2019 123,409 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2019 123,409 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 99,798 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 99,370 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 72,571 miles

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

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 5 May 2017 71,664 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,686 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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MR04 RAF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver 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 MR04 RAF, 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 MR04 RAF registered?

MR04 RAF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is MR04 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR04 RAF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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