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RX13 OBL

2013 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,549 mi
Last recorded111,549 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX13 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 111,549 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 111,548 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 103,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 93,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

offside front brake backing plate slightly insure

Fail 5 Mar 2024 93,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

offside front brake backing plate slightly insure

Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,616 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2023 84,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

offside bonnet catch faulty, bonnet still secure at time of test by nearside bonnet catch

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,314 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,936 miles

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 64,367 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,415 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed boot button does not work but boot can be opened and closed securely by the key (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,089 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,869 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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RX13 OBL is a 2013 BMW X3 in Bronze 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 RX13 OBL, 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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RX13 OBL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2013.

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