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RA51 TRA

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,669 mi
Last recorded70,669 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 TRA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 70,669 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 65,788 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 62,798 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 58,802 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and 11 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 58,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and 11 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 56,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 56,455 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under shields fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,437 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 51,298 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 70,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,506 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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RA51 TRA is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA51 TRA, 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

How do I check the history of RA51 TRA?

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What year was RA51 TRA registered?

RA51 TRA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2013.

Is RA51 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 TRA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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