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SJ54 MCG

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,221 mi
Last recorded114,221 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 MCG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,221 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 97,266 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 87,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 87,804 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,382 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 86,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 73,804 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,173 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,557 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,677 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 45,677 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

offside & nearside front tyres are worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SJ54 MCG is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver 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 SJ54 MCG, 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 SJ54 MCG registered?

SJ54 MCG is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2013.

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