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SW13 VNT

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,493 mi
Last recorded87,493 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 VNT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Pipe on hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 87,492 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Pipe on hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 81,818 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 81,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc cover insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc cover insecure

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 74,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 74,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 65,425 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 65,425 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 58,992 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 54,097 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 49,814 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 49,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Front brake back plate detached

Pass 8 Feb 2019 40,179 miles

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2018 33,136 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,413 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,894 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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SW13 VNT is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SW13 VNT, 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 SW13 VNT registered?

SW13 VNT is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is SW13 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 VNT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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