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VK13 RKV

2013 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,907 mi
Last recorded124,907 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 RKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 124,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 115,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 106,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 94,791 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush has substantial play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,343 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 also has a cut in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,622 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

Fail 10 Jun 2021 75,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

Pass 1 Jun 2019 71,069 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

Fail 1 Jun 2019 71,068 miles

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

Pass 19 May 2018 67,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 39,684 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

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 RKV is a 2013 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKV, 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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What year was VK13 RKV registered?

VK13 RKV is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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