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S5 DET

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,663 mi
Last recorded108,663 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 DET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 108,663 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2025 105,394 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 105,359 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 100,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,359 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 21 Jul 2022 92,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,792 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,354 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,533 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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S5 DET is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S5 DET, 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 S5 DET registered?

S5 DET is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is S5 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 DET shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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