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2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,781 mi
Last recorded46,781 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 ETH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 46,781 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 45,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 43,340 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 41,105 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,315 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 39,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed passenger side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 34,589 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 29,036 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 28,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broke (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,301 miles

BOTH rear tyres cracking on sidewalls & tread

Nail in tyre BOTH front tyres

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 24,301 miles

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

BOTH rear tyres cracking on sidewalls & tread

Nail in tyre BOTH front tyres

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 17,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge/tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle obscured by the rear seat cover had to move to test belt

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge /tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 22 Jul 2017 17,813 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge/tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle obscured by the rear seat cover had to move to test belt

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge /tread cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2016 12,071 miles

All tyres cracked and deteriorated inside the tread.

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders.

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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S20 ETH is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S20 ETH, 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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S20 ETH is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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