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V20 JCS

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,719 mi
Last recorded104,719 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 JCS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 104,719 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2024 101,907 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 99V 3m (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60R17 99V 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,181 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2022 85,631 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,703 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 76,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 56,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 44,296 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 44,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 37,268 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 24,705 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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V20 JCS is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V20 JCS, 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 V20 JCS registered?

V20 JCS is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is V20 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V20 JCS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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