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PW13 SLW

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,875 mi
Last recorded132,875 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW13 SLW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 132,875 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 26 Aug 2026 132,437 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 29 Aug 2025 117,861 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,105 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2023 93,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2022 79,842 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 79,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,472 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,825 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 55,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,414 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,464 miles

Engine cover and Under Trays Fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 34,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 27,151 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Aug 2016 27,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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PW13 SLW is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PW13 SLW, 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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PW13 SLW is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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