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T66 CTE

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,492 mi
Last recorded112,492 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT66 CTE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 112,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,987 miles

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

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

side skirts covering sills preventing inspections both sides

undertray fitted front to rear preventing inspections

Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 17 Jul 2024 101,295 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 11 Jul 2023 95,086 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 95,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 84,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,086 miles

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,476 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,077 miles

front brakes worn

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,580 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside thinner than offside. (3.5.1g)

front tyres now wearing on outer edge. smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 36,580 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside thinner than offside. (3.5.1g)

front tyres now wearing on outer edge. smoke test too clean to read.

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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T66 CTE is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc 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 T66 CTE, 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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T66 CTE is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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