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X3 XRB

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,066 mi
Last recorded126,066 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 XRB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 126,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 126,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 126,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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) very close to limit ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undertrays fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 121,651 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe bracket corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe bracket corroded.

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

Rear underside corroded.

engine breather pipe detached/split

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,522 miles

front lower suspension arm bushed perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 28 Oct 2022 101,453 miles

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

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

front lower suspension arm bushed perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,042 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 84,042 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 74,354 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,806 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 64,806 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,752 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,020 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 45,020 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item removed from R view mirror & sticker moved outside of the swept area (8.3.1e)

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 XRB is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XRB, 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 XRB registered?

X3 XRB is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 4 May 2013.

Is X3 XRB safe to buy?

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