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SH13 RVL

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

256,098 mi
Last recorded256,098 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 RVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 256,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 228,601 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 206,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2022 184,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken at mounting point (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play on inner ball joint on steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2022 184,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken at mounting point (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play on inner ball joint on steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 161,997 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 135,200 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 97,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 18 May 2018 74,907 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Large Dash Camera Removed For Test. ()

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

Front Headlamp Warning Iluminating

Front Windscreen Wipers Worn and Juddering

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side Repeater Loose.

Pass 9 May 2017 51,623 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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SH13 RVL is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SH13 RVL, 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 SH13 RVL registered?

SH13 RVL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is SH13 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH13 RVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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