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NJ13 DSX

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,313 mi
Last recorded80,313 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 DSX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 80,313 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 27 Oct 2025 80,313 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,197 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f repeater has condensation

Fail 31 Oct 2024 76,197 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r, n/s/r tyre has badly damage (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f, n/s/f repeater has condensation

Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 71,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 67,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 59,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,561 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 47,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,747 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 38,747 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,764 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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NJ13 DSX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ13 DSX, 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 NJ13 DSX registered?

NJ13 DSX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is NJ13 DSX safe to buy?

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