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NL13 DPX

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,632 mi
Last recorded161,632 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 DPX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 161,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 161,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 156,819 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Apr 2025 156,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear heat shield partially insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2024 141,875 miles

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))

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 22 Feb 2024 140,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear BUMPER TRIM LOOSE

Rear HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR WORN TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,002 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 115,002 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 101,313 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 101,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 93,115 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 93,115 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,843 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 77,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,974 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,893 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

engine covers and under trays fitted making inspection of some components difficult

Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,559 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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NL13 DPX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NL13 DPX, 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 NL13 DPX registered?

NL13 DPX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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