2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · DK63 FLR
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 101,312 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK63 FLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 101,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK63 FLR 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 (DK63 FLR) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DK63 FLR Mileage History
- 16/05/202373,921 mi
- 30/04/202482,710 mi+8,789 mi
- 15/05/202591,757 mi+9,047 mi
- 12/05/2026101,307 mi+9,550 mi
- 19/05/2026101,312 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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