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PFZ 8283

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,637 mi
Last recorded89,637 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 8283
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,637 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,582 miles

clean emissions

Pass 19 Dec 2023 76,005 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 75,886 miles

Front GENERAL CONDITION OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (-corrosion on surface-)

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ! SEE YELLOW CHALK(s) ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

WET TEST

Fail 27 Nov 2023 75,883 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (ATTACHED WITH A ZIPTIE) (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front GENERAL CONDITION OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (-corrosion on surface-)

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ! SEE YELLOW CHALK(s) ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

WET TEST

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,681 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,550 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 70,165 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,109 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 59,757 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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PFZ 8283 is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PFZ 8283, 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 PFZ 8283 registered?

PFZ 8283 is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 13 November 2013.

Is PFZ 8283 safe to buy?

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