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S5 VFT

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,666 mi
Last recorded128,666 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VFT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 128,666 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,411 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,106 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to wear limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 110,759 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,016 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,721 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 79,457 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,914 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,481 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 51,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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 VFT is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VFT, 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 S5 VFT registered?

S5 VFT is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 15 January 2013.

Is S5 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 VFT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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