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SO13 DGU

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,094 mi
Last recorded84,094 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 DGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,094 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 76,403 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 68,974 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 68,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 60,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured also defective. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 46,666 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,652 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 31,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,114 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 17,471 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 15,075 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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SO13 DGU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 SO13 DGU, 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 SO13 DGU registered?

SO13 DGU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is SO13 DGU safe to buy?

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