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SD13 EMK

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,642 mi
Last recorded126,642 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD13 EMK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 126,642 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 126,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 125,436 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 123,393 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2023 121,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 119,682 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 108,933 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 108,340 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,101 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires monitoring (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires replacement or monitoring (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires monitoring (3.5.1g)

Offside Front steering rack end has slight movement at fixings

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires replacement or monitoring (4.1.E.1)

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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SD13 EMK is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SD13 EMK, 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

How do I check the history of SD13 EMK?

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What year was SD13 EMK registered?

SD13 EMK is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is SD13 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD13 EMK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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