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R40 PDL

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,987 mi
Last recorded127,987 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 PDL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 127,987 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2025 124,453 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 117,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 113,498 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 113,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 103,396 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 103,394 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 95,621 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,974 miles

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 76,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light glass cracked

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,056 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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R40 PDL is a 2013 BMW X3 in White 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 R40 PDL, 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 R40 PDL registered?

R40 PDL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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