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PC56 AUG

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,455 mi
Last recorded128,455 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPC56 AUG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 128,455 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 119,282 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 119,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 105,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 77,915 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 75,733 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,682 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,039 miles

Rear Inner Unable to see brake pad thickness

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 59,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Inner Unable to see brake pad thickness

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,410 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 52,346 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear tyre has a nail 225-60-17

Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,482 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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PC56 AUG is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PC56 AUG, 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 PC56 AUG registered?

PC56 AUG is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is PC56 AUG safe to buy?

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