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SA13 OFS

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,357 mi
Last recorded147,357 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 OFS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 147,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 135,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 135,547 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 127,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is very worn and going bald in the center of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge and there is no tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 127,436 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end ball joint play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall is covered in bulges of a wall failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is very worn and going bald in the center of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on the inside edge and there is no tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 114,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 83,380 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,105 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))

Fail 27 May 2021 71,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 May 2020 64,170 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 54,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,652 miles

emissions too low to record

Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,728 miles

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

very small cut in tread nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,422 miles

Small cut in NSR tyre deep enough to reach the chords but only visible when opening up

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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SA13 OFS is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SA13 OFS, 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 SA13 OFS registered?

SA13 OFS is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is SA13 OFS safe to buy?

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