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R15 TSW

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,162 mi
Last recorded143,162 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 TSW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 143,162 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 124,986 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,354 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,373 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 87,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread along top edge (0.1 (b))

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

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

tailgate external lock release button not working, but can be opened with key fob

Pass 31 Jan 2020 68,843 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

tailgate external lock release button not working, but can be opened with key fob

Fail 29 Jan 2020 68,841 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator illuminated on dash, unable to clearly view all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

tailgate external lock release button not working, but can be opened with key fob

Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,725 miles

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

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

tailgate external lock release button not working, but can be opened with key fob

Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,640 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 38,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,226 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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R15 TSW is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R15 TSW, 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 R15 TSW registered?

R15 TSW is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is R15 TSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 TSW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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