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PL13 JUA

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,697 mi
Last recorded86,697 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 86,697 miles

Front Tyres, walls perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 86,697 miles

Front Tyres, walls perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre wall perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 77,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut and perished

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 77,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wall cut and perished

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 71,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 71,362 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has small leak of grease

Small chip in windscreen on driver side

Fail 6 Oct 2023 71,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter has a small leak of grease

Pass 17 Sep 2022 66,466 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 59,474 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 53,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 45,965 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 37,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 28,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 19,040 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 JUA 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 JUA, 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 JUA registered?

PL13 JUA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is PL13 JUA safe to buy?

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