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R23 MPW

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,861 mi
Last recorded107,861 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 MPW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 107,861 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 107,527 miles

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

Engine cover & undertray

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 102,342 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front washer jets weak

Pass 2 Nov 2023 95,395 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play.

Play in front prop shaft joints.

Fail 1 Nov 2023 95,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks exposing cords. Also, tyre low on tread, nail in tyre, smooth on inner edge and worn slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play.

Play in front prop shaft joints.

Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2021 82,439 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 65,903 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 65,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,367 miles

Front tyres wearing low both edges

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,664 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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R23 MPW is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R23 MPW, 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 R23 MPW registered?

R23 MPW is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 3 April 2013.

Is R23 MPW safe to buy?

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