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TJ51 MCC

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,492 mi
Last recorded128,492 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ51 MCC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 128,492 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 117,288 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 105,118 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 105,116 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,523 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 95,521 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,116 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 74,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,656 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 66,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,473 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))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 57,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 43,293 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 32,613 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 28,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear advise - nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear advise - nail in tyre

advise - both rear tyres worn to 3mm

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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TJ51 MCC is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TJ51 MCC, 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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TJ51 MCC is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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