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S999 VLC

2013 BMW X3

Maroon Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,805 mi
Last recorded127,805 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 VLC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 127,805 miles

Undertray Fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,133 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 123,131 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 115,596 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2024 115,595 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,408 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 107,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 98,408 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,597 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obstructing View For Inspection

Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,932 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 48,404 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,355 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 20,703 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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S999 VLC is a 2013 BMW X3 in Maroon with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S999 VLC, 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 S999 VLC registered?

S999 VLC is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 14 January 2013.

Is S999 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S999 VLC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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