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RM08 OAT

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,193 mi
Last recorded111,193 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM08 OAT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 111,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 104,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2023 96,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 78,232 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 69,098 miles

Engine cover fitted - Prevents full inspection.

Engine under tray fitted - Prevents full inspection.

Items in load area of vehicle - Preventing full inspection.

Fail 29 Dec 2020 69,098 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine cover fitted - Prevents full inspection.

Engine under tray fitted - Prevents full inspection.

Items in load area of vehicle - Preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker in windscreen. (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 59,534 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 59,534 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements SPACED WRONG (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements SPACED WRONG (0.1 (d))

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

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

275/40R19 - PIRELLI RUN-FLAT

Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,776 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 45,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 31,736 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 30 Dec 2016 23,285 miles

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

Offside Front 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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RM08 OAT is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc 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 RM08 OAT, 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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RM08 OAT is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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