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SN13 RVW

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,801 mi
Last recorded101,801 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 RVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 101,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on arm (at front of vehicle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays

Fail 22 Jul 2026 101,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on arm (at front of vehicle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays

Pass 4 Aug 2025 84,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to front of vehicle (bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2024 70,867 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 67,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front disc backing plate loose

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,158 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,823 miles

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2021 53,823 miles

Brake performance not tested front wheel bearing play, and rear tyre cord exposed (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake backplate loose

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

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2020 42,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backplate severely deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2019 37,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,573 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,907 miles

Front brake discs worn and grooved

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm void of tred on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm void of tred on inner edge just acceptable (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,058 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers slight smear all round

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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SN13 RVW is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 SN13 RVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN13 RVW registered?

SN13 RVW is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is SN13 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN13 RVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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