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PL13 KWF

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,976 mi
Last recorded158,976 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 158,976 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 158,976 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 155,310 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 155,310 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated brake wire fouling wheel (4.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 149,852 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 149,321 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 136,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 124,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,397 miles

under panels covering componants

Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,500 miles

under trays covering componants

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,180 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn smooth and close to cords on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,674 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 KWF 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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

PL13 KWF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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