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PL13 HKC

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,167 mi
Last recorded132,167 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL13 HKC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 132,167 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 121,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 108,247 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,490 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 82,851 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 82,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,933 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 61,909 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,332 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 19 Mar 2018 53,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 12 Apr 2017 46,865 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 46,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,550 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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PL13 HKC 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 PL13 HKC, 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 PL13 HKC registered?

PL13 HKC is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is PL13 HKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL13 HKC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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