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X300 LOT

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,973 mi
Last recorded128,973 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX300 LOT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 128,973 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint of steering arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 128,973 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint of steering arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 120,389 miles

undertray / sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2025 120,389 miles

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

undertray / sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2024 120,336 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2023 117,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 109,488 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 99,957 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,905 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays and shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,496 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 83,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,811 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Slight wear to both inner steering tie rod joints.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 63,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,190 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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X300 LOT 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 71.4%.

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 X300 LOT, 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 X300 LOT registered?

X300 LOT is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2013.

Is X300 LOT safe to buy?

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