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R88 TDW

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,578 mi
Last recorded129,578 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 TDW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 129,578 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2023 108,036 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 96,048 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2022 96,045 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2021 82,035 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 78,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,771 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,445 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R88 TDW is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 R88 TDW, 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 R88 TDW registered?

R88 TDW is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is R88 TDW safe to buy?

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