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XO08 CER

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,123 mi
Last recorded165,123 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO08 CER
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 165,123 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 157,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 148,826 miles

Offside Rear Minor leak differential oil deal

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 128,947 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play offside rackend

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,894 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 114,893 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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 109,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre age cracking ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,692 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

under tray damaged, near side front

Fail 16 Feb 2018 72,692 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine covers and under trays fitted

under tray damaged, near side front

Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,472 miles

nail in o/side rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2016 41,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in o/side rear tyre

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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XO08 CER 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 XO08 CER, 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 XO08 CER registered?

XO08 CER is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 14 February 2013.

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