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XO09 EMA

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,699 mi
Last recorded152,699 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO09 EMA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 152,699 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 152,690 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 142,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 142,797 miles

Side repeater not working Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 131,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 114,048 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,142 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 101,142 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,674 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,106 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,259 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,869 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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XO09 EMA is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 XO09 EMA, 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 XO09 EMA registered?

XO09 EMA is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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