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SP13 PXZ

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,167 mi
Last recorded159,167 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 159,167 miles

Front front &rear subframe advanced corrosion evident

Pass 16 Oct 2024 132,915 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 132,915 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 106,197 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 106,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 99,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion starting to front and rear subframes

corrosion starting to rear coil springs

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,796 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2021 92,793 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,035 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,516 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 PXZ is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue 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 PXZ, 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 SP13 PXZ registered?

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

Is SP13 PXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP13 PXZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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