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T27 TAX

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

263,992 mi
Last recorded263,992 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 TAX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 263,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 263,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 146,702 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 205,637 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 107,920 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 107,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 102,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,633 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,555 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,022 miles

N/S/R tyre has nail in it

Fail 18 Feb 2016 50,022 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/R tyre has nail in it

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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T27 TAX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T27 TAX, 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 T27 TAX registered?

T27 TAX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is T27 TAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T27 TAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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