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P9 SFP

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,267 mi
Last recorded128,267 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 SFP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 128,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 128,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 119,041 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 109,546 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,890 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,286 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 100,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 96,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats

Nearside Front wiper blade defective

Pass 2 Oct 2020 90,443 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 90,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing, stepped wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing, stepped wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in middle of windscreen at top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 60,906 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 60,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,226 miles

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

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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P9 SFP is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue 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 P9 SFP, 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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P9 SFP is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 9 October 2013.

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