2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · RF62 AFA
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 96,218 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF62 AFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 96,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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RF62 AFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X3 (RF62 AFA) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RF62 AFA Mileage History
- 22/11/202279,550 mi
- 22/11/202387,006 mi+7,456 mi
- 23/11/202387,006 mi
- 19/11/202490,688 mi+3,682 mi
- 26/11/202596,218 mi+5,530 mi
Average of roughly 5,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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