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RO13 PKE

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,024 mi
Last recorded83,024 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 83,024 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracked/perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 82,992 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracked/perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,168 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 74,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,759 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 72,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,719 miles

Play in offside steering rack

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

Tyres perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,370 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,866 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 46,866 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

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 PKE is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 RO13 PKE, 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

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What year was RO13 PKE registered?

RO13 PKE is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 3 May 2013.

Is RO13 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO13 PKE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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