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SH63 VAE

2013 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,109 mi
Last recorded95,109 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 VAE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,109 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear seats ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension arms

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 6 Nov 2024 92,309 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components/arms

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,064 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,675 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 83,018 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,901 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 6 Nov 2020 71,901 miles

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

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

both rear tyres splitting in tread areas

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 24 Oct 2019 65,252 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 60,996 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 60,996 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 54,023 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,907 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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SH63 VAE is a 2013 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SH63 VAE, 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 SH63 VAE registered?

SH63 VAE is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 20 November 2013.

Is SH63 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH63 VAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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