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VK13 KFJ

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,879 mi
Last recorded155,879 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 KFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 155,879 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 151,268 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 151,268 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 145,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 138,685 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 131,252 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 117,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 105,271 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 93,951 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 93,950 miles

Offside Front Steering arm fractured steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,397 miles

Offside Rear splitting around tyre puncture repair, not showing cords

small stone damage to front screen

Fail 2 Jun 2016 55,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear splitting around tyre puncture repair, not showing cords

small stone damage to front screen

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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VK13 KFJ is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 VK13 KFJ, 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 VK13 KFJ registered?

VK13 KFJ is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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The MOT history for VK13 KFJ 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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