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RV13 AET

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,438 mi
Last recorded153,438 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 AET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 153,438 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,463 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 148,463 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 143,795 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 139,147 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 139,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,186 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 131,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 123,123 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 123,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,461 miles

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

slight wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,094 miles

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2018 81,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside rear lower than offside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,205 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,437 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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RV13 AET is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV13 AET, 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 RV13 AET registered?

RV13 AET is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is RV13 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 AET shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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