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RO13 LOD

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,504 mi
Last recorded167,504 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO13 LOD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 167,504 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2026 167,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 160,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 155,891 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2023 149,746 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 149,745 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 138,607 miles

Offside Front brake disc backplate adrift

Pass 29 May 2021 127,229 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges and starting to perish.

Slight play in steering o/s.

Pass 5 Jun 2020 115,341 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 100,199 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate recommend replacement soon.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Rear brake pads and discs worn.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,990 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips in zone "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 47,976 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Front number plate damaged

Rear number plate delaminating

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

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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RO13 LOD is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RO13 LOD, 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 RO13 LOD registered?

RO13 LOD is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2013.

Is RO13 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO13 LOD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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