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2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,474 mi
Last recorded71,474 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 CAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 71,474 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 74,174 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 73,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 71,642 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 70,337 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,588 miles

Emission limits tested but DSM unable to register reading

Offside Rear Inner Additional position light not working

Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,588 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Emission limits tested but DSM unable to register reading

Offside Rear Inner Additional position light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,171 miles

Emission limits tested but DSM unable to register reading

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 43,695 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,465 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,516 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in the tread and cut to sidewall but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,705 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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R29 CAD is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R29 CAD, 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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R29 CAD is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 11 February 2013.

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