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N8 MKA

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,965 mi
Last recorded121,965 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 MKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 121,965 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 121,735 miles

Headlamp aim too low front ride height switch link rod broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,638 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 94,351 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,355 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure, but not interfering with other components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 75,291 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 75,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 61,924 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 61,923 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,659 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,902 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 47,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,746 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 39,746 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,126 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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N8 MKA is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N8 MKA, 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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N8 MKA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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