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R9 ESG

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,630 mi
Last recorded97,630 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 ESG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 97,630 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 97,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 89,652 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,254 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 66,797 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 66,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,492 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 65,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,198 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,091 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 33,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,084 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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R9 ESG is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R9 ESG, 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 R9 ESG registered?

R9 ESG is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is R9 ESG safe to buy?

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