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XJ03 TAG

2013 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,039 mi
Last recorded127,039 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ03 TAG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 127,039 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 126,710 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 125,889 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,034 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 93,827 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,617 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 48,397 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,923 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 47,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,931 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 42,930 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Jul 2019 37,619 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 37,617 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 32,146 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,362 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 20,171 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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XJ03 TAG is a 2013 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XJ03 TAG, 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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XJ03 TAG is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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