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S18 LVE

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,598 mi
Last recorded126,598 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 LVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 126,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 120,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 115,302 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 111,087 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,972 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 100,909 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2022 100,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,574 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,935 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 66,437 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,402 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,775 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,239 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

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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S18 LVE 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 92.3%.

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 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 S18 LVE, 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 S18 LVE registered?

S18 LVE is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is S18 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 LVE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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