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STU 3R

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,372 mi
Last recorded146,372 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTU 3R
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 146,372 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,777 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 133,185 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 133,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,724 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,525 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,658 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner / outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,816 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,898 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 53,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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STU 3R is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 STU 3R, 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

How do I check the history of STU 3R?

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What year was STU 3R registered?

STU 3R is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 4 May 2013.

Is STU 3R safe to buy?

The MOT history for STU 3R shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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