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R6 EAT

2013 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,093 mi
Last recorded143,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 EAT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 143,093 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 141,280 miles

Offside Front Track rod inner joint has slight play at rack

Fail 10 Feb 2025 141,279 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod inner joint has slight play at rack

Pass 29 Jan 2024 128,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 116,946 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 116,946 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 104,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,208 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 73,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,651 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 34,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R6 EAT is a 2013 BMW X3 in Bronze 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 R6 EAT, 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 R6 EAT registered?

R6 EAT is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is R6 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 EAT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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