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WM13 MZU

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,394 mi
Last recorded146,394 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM13 MZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 146,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 130,441 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 117,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cords below 1.6mm recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,643 miles

Both front shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. Also nail in tyre

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 5 Jun 2023 105,622 miles

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

Both front shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. Also nail in tyre

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Slight corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 31 May 2022 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2022 96,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 87,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 83,688 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 71,070 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 61,284 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 61,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,913 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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WM13 MZU is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black 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 WM13 MZU, 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 WM13 MZU registered?

WM13 MZU is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is WM13 MZU safe to buy?

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