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XJZ 8989

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,815 mi
Last recorded83,815 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJZ 8989
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 83,815 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,237 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 75,605 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,969 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2023 71,969 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s+o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2022 69,802 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2022 69,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,224 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2020 54,643 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie-rod

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2020 54,642 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie-rod

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,018 miles

Internal Headlamp leveling adjuster not working needs attention..

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Puncher outer edge

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play , knocking / steering arm.. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,957 miles

Brake pad wear sensor light on

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,587 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 31,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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XJZ 8989 is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XJZ 8989, 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 XJZ 8989 registered?

XJZ 8989 is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 5 February 2013.

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