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SP13 MSV

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,059 mi
Last recorded183,059 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP13 MSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 183,059 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 172,579 miles

Front Undertray Broken

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 172,579 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray Broken

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 156,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 141,678 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 141,676 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play spring twanging due to free play in the top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 126,907 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 126,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 115,268 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 115,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 92,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 2-3mm

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,475 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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SP13 MSV is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MSV, 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 SP13 MSV registered?

SP13 MSV is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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