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P8 BMY

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,057 mi
Last recorded57,057 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 BMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 57,057 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 57,055 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 55,184 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,748 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 50,706 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 50,706 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 45,560 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2021 41,893 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2021 41,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 39,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 32,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,635 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 25,655 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 25,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 19,717 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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P8 BMY is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P8 BMY, 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 P8 BMY registered?

P8 BMY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 16 October 2013.

Is P8 BMY safe to buy?

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