2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · D9 SUN
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 112,605 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D9 SUN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 112,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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D9 SUN 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 (D9 SUN) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
D9 SUN Mileage History
- 23/01/202383,888 mi
- 11/01/202493,118 mi+9,230 mi
- 16/01/202493,203 mi+85 mi
- 21/01/2025102,162 mi+8,959 mi
- 23/01/2026112,605 mi+10,443 mi
Average of roughly 9,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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