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VU13 PHX

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,414 mi
Last recorded78,414 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 PHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,414 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 65,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,123 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 45,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 40,677 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 37,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 31,410 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,671 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 17,834 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 17,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PHX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VU13 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

VU13 PHX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2013.

Is VU13 PHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 PHX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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