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SP13 JBU

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,876 mi
Last recorded59,876 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 JBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 59,876 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 59,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 55,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 50,451 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 50,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake discs back plate loose

Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 38,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,863 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 33,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,008 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,235 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play at rack

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 18,508 miles

Engine cover obscuring testable items

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

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play in joint

Undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,123 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

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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SP13 JBU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue 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 SP13 JBU, 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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SP13 JBU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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