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SV13 GAO

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,094 mi
Last recorded102,094 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV13 GAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 102,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 92,595 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (all shocks corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 92,594 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (all shocks corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,826 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

boot lid cannot be open by boot switch but can be open by key fob

Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,991 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 69,967 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,433 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,629 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 53,554 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 53,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,165 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 41,646 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 41,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 31,843 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (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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SV13 GAO is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SV13 GAO, 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 SV13 GAO registered?

SV13 GAO is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is SV13 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV13 GAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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