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X5 GVH

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,362 mi
Last recorded101,362 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 GVH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 101,362 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 93,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 74,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,516 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 68,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,299 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))

Unable to test all items due to undertrays

Fail 25 Feb 2021 66,299 miles

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

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))

Unable to test all items due to undertrays

Pass 12 Feb 2020 63,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,458 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 46,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-45-19-RF (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-45-19-RF (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,930 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,812 miles

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

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

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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X5 GVH 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 78.6%.

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 X5 GVH, 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 X5 GVH registered?

X5 GVH is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is X5 GVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 GVH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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