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RM02 NEL

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,159 mi
Last recorded95,159 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM02 NEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,159 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 90,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,906 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 83,904 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,032 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 78,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 72,374 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,423 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 63,226 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 56,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 4mm + worn outside edge

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 56,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn to 4mm + worn outside edge

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RM02 NEL is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver 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 RM02 NEL, 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 RM02 NEL registered?

RM02 NEL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 9 October 2013.

Is RM02 NEL safe to buy?

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