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VUI 5125

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,681 mi
Last recorded120,681 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 5125
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 120,681 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 120,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 116,758 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 112,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,221 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2022 102,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,419 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2021 97,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 87,611 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,156 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted

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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VUI 5125 is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 VUI 5125, 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 VUI 5125 registered?

VUI 5125 is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 14 January 2013.

Is VUI 5125 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUI 5125 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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