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PL63 FVT

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,141 mi
Last recorded188,141 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL63 FVT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 188,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 182,363 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 177,016 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 164,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 164,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 151,241 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2021 143,207 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2021 143,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,186 miles

all four tyres feathering on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,626 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 103,127 miles

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

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

slight lip on rear discs

slight play and knocking from o/s steering rack / rack end

Fail 7 Sep 2018 103,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight lip on front discs

slight lip on rear discs

slight play and knocking from o/s steering rack / rack end

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,817 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 66,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PL63 FVT is a 2013 BMW X3 in White 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 PL63 FVT, 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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PL63 FVT is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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