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SM63 XLB

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,024 mi
Last recorded113,024 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 XLB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 113,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing repeater dim but working

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively didc worn and signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 94,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm lower inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,745 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 75,904 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,320 miles

Front brake reaction bushes splitting evident

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,363 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 56,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 45,304 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 45,304 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 45,236 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 27,192 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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SM63 XLB is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SM63 XLB, 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 SM63 XLB registered?

SM63 XLB is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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