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X3 BMX

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,660 mi
Last recorded108,660 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 BMX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 108,660 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2025 116,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 115,779 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 104,156 miles

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2024 106,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 106,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 100,488 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 100,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 91,647 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 91,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 88,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 83,902 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 83,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f + o/s/r 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,160 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,496 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 73,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,370 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 78,362 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 66,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,026 miles

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 heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,515 miles

Central Underside plastic engine cover loose and partially detached on nearside.

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 21 Apr 2018 48,907 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,740 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear

Fail 13 Sep 2017 54,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear

Pass 8 May 2017 34,094 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 22,336 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 29,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 29,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 21,130 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,368 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 16,368 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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X3 BMX is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 X3 BMX, 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 X3 BMX registered?

X3 BMX is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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