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S23 APJ

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,706 mi
Last recorded137,706 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 APJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 137,706 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 130,679 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 124,394 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 118,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 109,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 109,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,831 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2020 89,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,484 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,353 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged damaged but not affecting seat belt. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 73,333 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working side light/position lamp not operative (tailgate sidelight/position lamp) (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged seat belt stalk/buckle damaged, will not lock seat belt in place when plugged in (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear, both plates have groups of characters incorrectly spaced + show characters on a tinted/darkened background which may result in plates being difficult to read at a distance (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 May 2017 62,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,187 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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S23 APJ is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S23 APJ, 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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What year was S23 APJ registered?

S23 APJ is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is S23 APJ safe to buy?

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