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R18 REF

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,849 mi
Last recorded63,849 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 REF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 63,849 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 56,234 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 54,758 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 54,646 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 54,646 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Pipe worn thin from corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 51,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,247 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,775 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 43,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 38,522 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 32,066 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 25,232 miles

Offside Front tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to show cord

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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R18 REF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 R18 REF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R18 REF registered?

R18 REF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2013.

Is R18 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 REF 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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