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V12 ELT

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,365 mi
Last recorded117,365 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 ELT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 117,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 109,665 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 109,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 103,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,858 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 87,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake back plate slightly insecure

Offside Front brake back plate slightly insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2021 78,088 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,588 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 74,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,935 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,418 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,934 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,317 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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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V12 ELT is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 V12 ELT, 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 V12 ELT registered?

V12 ELT is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is V12 ELT safe to buy?

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