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RV13 MDY

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,671 mi
Last recorded175,671 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 MDY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 175,671 miles

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

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

Rear boot button inoperative

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 12 Nov 2025 175,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear boot button inoperative

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 29 Nov 2024 167,401 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 167,363 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 156,474 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 147,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 139,372 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 139,373 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

movement in rear suspension bush n/s & o/s

Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,510 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

oil leak to rear axle

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,474 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 89,474 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,080 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 28 Apr 2016 41,614 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 MDY 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 69.2%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

RV13 MDY is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is RV13 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV13 MDY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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