2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · BJ03 BUN
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 148,229 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ03 BUN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 148,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ03 BUN 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 (BJ03 BUN) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BJ03 BUN Mileage History
- 06/07/202290,318 mi
- 04/07/2023105,371 mi+15,053 mi
- 02/07/2024120,051 mi+14,680 mi
- 30/06/2025134,593 mi+14,542 mi
- 09/07/2026148,229 mi+13,636 mi
Average of roughly 14,446 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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