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P20 ELB

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,736 mi
Last recorded83,736 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 ELB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 83,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear both shock cover gaiters deteriorated

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 10 Jul 2025 83,735 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear both shock cover gaiters deteriorated

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2024 78,346 miles

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2024 78,333 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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 Front jacking block missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2023 73,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear old plates fitted for test (0.1 (d))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2022 69,542 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Jun 2022 69,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,388 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2020 60,658 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 8 May 2019 53,434 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 53,434 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 44,693 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 44,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,591 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 26,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 26,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P20 ELB is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver 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 P20 ELB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P20 ELB registered?

P20 ELB is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is P20 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 ELB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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