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X2 RCL

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,344 mi
Last recorded158,344 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX2 RCL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 158,344 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all road wheels damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2024 150,784 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 136,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 126,054 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 126,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,392 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 108,127 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 108,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,520 miles

Front both tyres cut outer sidewall

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

Rear Under Tray broken

Fail 21 Jun 2018 85,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective no light pattern, aim cannot check (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front both tyres cut outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre middle ()

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

Rear Under Tray broken

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,260 miles

engine undertrays obscuring view

offside front lower grill a drift slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,108 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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X2 RCL is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X2 RCL, 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 X2 RCL registered?

X2 RCL is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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