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SN13 ZTL

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

111,280 mi
Last recorded111,280 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 ZTL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 111,280 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 110,852 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle at rear showing signs of corrosion around rear subframe area and floor pan

Pass 31 Jan 2024 103,093 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,045 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,377 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,458 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 81,456 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 72,672 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 tread depth on the legal limit at 1.6mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear disc backing plate slightly loose at the bottom

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on the legal limit at 1.6mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 63,883 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2018 63,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated backing plate adrift rubbing brake disc (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 53,014 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front scrubbed inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,956 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,918 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 44,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZTL is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue 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 ZTL, 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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SN13 ZTL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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