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SW03 SAR

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,880 mi
Last recorded177,880 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 SAR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 177,880 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 169,560 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 162,334 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 156,667 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 149,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 113,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,849 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,530 miles

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers smearing

Fail 5 Dec 2016 55,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers smearing

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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SW03 SAR is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SW03 SAR, 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 SW03 SAR registered?

SW03 SAR is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2013.

Is SW03 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 SAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW03 SAR have outstanding finance?

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