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S888 RAS

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,818 mi
Last recorded96,818 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 RAS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 96,818 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 96,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 89,180 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 89,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Outer, Pipe / Hose Type (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured Offside Section (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Outer, Pipe / Hose Type (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 83,587 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,874 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 78,874 miles

Offside All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,524 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2022 71,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2021 66,558 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,088 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 55,555 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,630 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,786 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S888 RAS is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S888 RAS, 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 S888 RAS registered?

S888 RAS is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is S888 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 RAS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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