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VK13 XJZ

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,817 mi
Last recorded135,817 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 XJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 135,817 miles

Boot doesn't open on the handle but does open on the key.

Engine coolant low.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Rear wiper missing but mechanism still there.

Pass 7 Apr 2025 131,766 miles

movement in some front suspension bushes

Fail 2 Apr 2025 131,766 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

movement in some front suspension bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2024 128,412 miles

boot release button broken/inoperative in tailgate ( access gained via remote key )

rear wiper missing

Fail 30 Mar 2024 128,405 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

boot release button broken/inoperative in tailgate ( access gained via remote key )

rear wiper missing

Pass 31 Mar 2023 121,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/sr and n/sr ()

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

boot wont open by the micro switch only by the key

Pass 24 Mar 2022 113,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge advise replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/SR and N/SR seats have child seats fitted ()

boot will not open by the micro switch but opens by the key

Pass 23 Mar 2021 106,038 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 106,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 98,677 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 26 Mar 2019 94,565 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,157 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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VK13 XJZ is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue 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 VK13 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

VK13 XJZ is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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