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X20 TSA

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,593 mi
Last recorded133,593 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX20 TSA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 133,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 116,037 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,496 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 87,286 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 86,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 80,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to legal limit 225/60r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 80,236 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to legal limit 225/60r17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 73,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60r17 worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 73,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60r17 worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 66,755 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 66,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,751 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 59,751 miles

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

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front 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 3 Jul 2018 52,983 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,011 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn

Fail 1 Jun 2016 30,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn

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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X20 TSA is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X20 TSA, 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 X20 TSA registered?

X20 TSA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 6 June 2013.

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