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SM13 LDC

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,810 mi
Last recorded49,810 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 LDC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 49,810 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 47,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 46,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 46,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 43,220 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 41,354 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT INNER >> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR INNER >> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R OUTER DEVOID OF TREAD + WORN THIN >> NEW REQUIRED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R UTER LOW >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 38,161 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 38,152 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 33,612 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view to some items

Pass 10 May 2018 29,294 miles

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut but not reaching cord on outer sidewall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,112 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 25,459 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 22,441 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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SM13 LDC is a 2013 BMW X3 in White 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 SM13 LDC, 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 SM13 LDC registered?

SM13 LDC is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is SM13 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 LDC 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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