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P61 NES

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,240 mi
Last recorded141,240 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 NES
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 141,240 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 141,197 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 138,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 138,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf and osf corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all rear bushes perished

both front arm bushes perished

Fail 20 Aug 2024 134,797 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf and osf corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all rear bushes perished

both front arm bushes perished

Pass 17 Aug 2023 129,744 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 120,620 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 120,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 111,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 104,300 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 104,300 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,990 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,031 miles

Nearside 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))

both rear tyres stepping on the inner edges

offside front brake back plate insecure

offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2019 94,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low both adjusted after setting to zero (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

both rear tyres stepping on the inner edges

offside front brake back plate insecure

offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,973 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,490 miles

Nearside Front Nail in Tyre

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Devoid of Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,491 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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P61 NES is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P61 NES, 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 P61 NES registered?

P61 NES is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is P61 NES safe to buy?

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