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SU51 NJL

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,603 mi
Last recorded125,603 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 NJL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 125,603 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 125,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 114,448 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 104,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 99,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 90,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,986 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,957 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 27,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,401 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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SU51 NJL is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SU51 NJL, 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 SU51 NJL registered?

SU51 NJL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is SU51 NJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 NJL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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