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SJ12 MED

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,915 mi
Last recorded85,915 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 MED
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 85,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 77,196 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake dust shield loose

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 68,148 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 68,148 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,466 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,203 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 42,664 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 40,399 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 38,123 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers under car and bonnet so some items not seen time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,725 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 26,000 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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SJ12 MED is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SJ12 MED, 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 SJ12 MED registered?

SJ12 MED is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 4 July 2013.

Is SJ12 MED safe to buy?

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