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OV13 OHO

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,760 mi
Last recorded130,760 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV13 OHO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 130,760 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 130,760 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 125,691 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 125,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 121,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 116,677 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 100,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 88,755 miles

o/s/f rack arm slight play

Fail 28 Jan 2021 88,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

o/s/f rack arm slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2019 70,080 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 69,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 61,196 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 May 2016 44,668 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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OV13 OHO is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV13 OHO, 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 OV13 OHO registered?

OV13 OHO is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is OV13 OHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV13 OHO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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