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VU13 APF

2013 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,145 mi
Last recorded176,145 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 APF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 176,145 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 176,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 171,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 152,448 miles

Nearside Front indicator working intermittently

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

no smoke admitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2023 152,445 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator working intermittently

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

no smoke admitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2022 136,661 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute ingress of water in led unit (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 115,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 89,238 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,063 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald close to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald close to cord (4.1.E.1)

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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VU13 APF is a 2013 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU13 APF, 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 VU13 APF registered?

VU13 APF is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is VU13 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 APF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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